- the library has many books- the Kragen class folder has links to many pages with suggested topics- parents have ideas too! We have finished growing plants for our class science experiment, which we did as a model for the student projects. Now it's time for the students to pick the topic for their own projects. I told them to look for ideas in three places: From Education Week--According to the latest research, the two best predictors of college success are not grades and intellectual ability. Number one is “conscientiousness” (dependability, perseverance, work ethic). Number two is “agreeableness” (interpersonal skills, getting along with other people, working well in groups). From what I’ve observed, I would say the same is true for life after college—jobs and careers, marriage and family life. Success comes more easily for people who are willing to work hard and who are able to cooperate with other people. Diet Coke and MentosGreek alphabet song