From bagel recipes to artificial intelligence ethics to nature-based healing, Polk County students have spent months pursuing independent projects driven by their personal interests and curiosity.
The community is invited to see the results of this work during the Passion Projects Presentations on Friday, March 27, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tryon Fine Arts Center.
More than 100 Polk County students in grades 3-12 will present their self-directed projects, which span approximately 200 different topics. Students pursued their passions through independent research and creative work in areas including story-writing, vehicle design, sports analysis, historical research, animal studies and dozens of other subjects.
Passion projects are independent, self-directed endeavors that students pursue out of personal interest rather than required curriculum. The projects allow students to develop skills in research, time management, communication and creative problem-solving while exploring topics they genuinely care about.
The showcase will feature a wide variety of project formats, including artwork, posters, podcasts, videos and slideshow presentations. Students will be available to discuss their work and answer questions from attendees.
