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Sophia presents her project—a comic book on the American Revolution. She explains how even though she previously found American History boring, this project "made me realize that the people who changed our country were actually real people, with good ideas." Pete, her advisor, comments on how the project-based format allowed him to push Sophia, an already excellent writer, to diversify her skills in that area.

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Kane, a current intern and October 2006 graduate of High School for the Recording Arts, talks about homelessness in the United States and the need for American citizens to "look inside their own country and realize what’s happening here." Darryl, his advisor, lets us in on why this project took on such deep personal meaning for Kane. In addition, he explains how, for students who have struggled academically, project-based learning creates a much needed connection "between the work they’re doing [in school] and real life, their life."

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Tally discusses her 350-hour senior project in which she planned and designed a no-kill animal shelter, including sustainable land use, balanced finances, and appropriate animal care. She details the diverse range of skill and subject area learning integrated into this truly interdisciplinary project. Geri, her advisor, observed that after finishing this project, "taking on a large project won’t be difficult for [Tally]."

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