Do you have an idea that you want to sell to the principal, school board or public? That's what we call a pitch. Learn how to write a pitch to share an idea from the Harvard Business Review.
Have you researched an issue that might be solved by creating a smartphone app? Want to try your hand at building one? Check out MIT's open-source app inventor.
Might your school problem be solved with a purchase? There are grants available for students and educators. Let me know if you want to write a grant and I'll help you find the right source. One of the biggest grant sites is Donors Choose. Start your grant with this template.
Sometimes a public service announcement (PSA) is just what you need. A PSA is a short video (30-60 seconds) that makes people aware of a problem and shows them how to address it. Here are some professional PSAs you've probably seen.
Do you need to talk with your classmates to make them aware of a pressing problem? You may design a speech to deliver in class when you are ready. Your speech must be 2-4 minutes in length.
Is yours an idea that you wish to share with the public? Write a letter to the editor at the Cadillac News and see your ideas in print! Click here for the requirements of a letter to the editor.
Maybe you have a topic that is larger than a single product could represent. Perhaps you'd be interested in building a website for interested people to learn about your topic. Your school account now includes the new Google Sites which will let you build a website easily.
Do you have an idea to design something other than what is listed here? An event? A social media campaign? A poster series? Talk with me about your original idea.