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HOW TO TURN IN WORK ON BACKPACK
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QUESTIONS TO ANSWER FOR YOUR CURRENT EVENT
Turn in these questions with answers along with a copy of your news article.
1. Who or what is the article about?
2. What is happening?
3. Where did it happen?
4. When did it happen?
5. Why or how is the article related to science?
6. What is the author’s purpose for writing this article?
7. What is something that you learned from the article?
8. What are two (2) discussion questions you got from the article?
9. What are two (2) vocabulary words from the article with meanings?
10. What prediction can you make from reading this article?
http:/kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/
http:/www.timeforkids.com/news-archive/science
http:/www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
http:/news.yahoo.com/science/
http:/www.pressherald.com/
http:/www.pbs.org/newshour/estra/teacher/science
http:/www.livescience.com/
http:/www.dogonews.com/category/science
http:/earthweek.com/earthnewscat.php
Here is some information on the independent trimester project. Students can pick any science topic they wish. The reasons I have students do these projects is to give them a chance to explore something they are interested in but may not have a chance to learn about during the year. I also want to expose students to research skills and how to find information. I have posted some helpful copies of papers the students have.
SCIENCE PROJECT INFORMATION
You may choose any topic you like as long as it has to do with science and is approved by the teacher. You must sign up before or after class on the sign-up sheet.
Your project needs to have three parts. The first part of the project will be the written report. I would expect at least two or more pages, single spaced. You will need to include all your sources of information in your bibliography. You need at least three different sources. The encyclopedia is only one source. If you use more than one encyclopedia, you will still need two more sources of information. Examples of information sources might be but are not limited to: books about your topic, magazines, films, videotapes, filmstrips, interviews with experts, brochures, handouts, bulletins, experiments, observations, trade books, other.
The second part of the project will be the visual.
Simply put, a visual is something that you make to go along with your project. It should help explain your project. The visual can be but is not limited to: posters, collages, models, experiments or demonstrations, drawings, film, a self made video, art work dealing with your topic, other.
The third part of the project will be the presentation.
You will report and/or demonstrate your project to your science class. You will have time to become familiar with your topic and you will become an "expert" in that area. You will show your visual to the class and explain it in some detail. You will have to answer questions at the end of your presentation. Please practice your presentation before giving it in class.
Hints.
Practice at home before you get up in front of the class. Practice setting up your visual. If you need to bring in something to help you with your presentation by all means bring it in. If you have some long words or words that are hard to pronounce as part of your presentation, take the time and look them up. Go for the best quality you can produce. Take pride in your work.
POSSIBLE SCIENCE PROJECT TOPICS
HOW DIAMONDS ARE FORMED
EROSION
CHICKEN POX
CORAL REEFS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
VOCAL CHORDS
EARTHQUAKES
CONSTELLATIONS
ENGINES
WETLANDS
ANY ANIMAL
STARS
PHOTOGRAPHY
BONES
EYE
BLACK HOLES
ANY PLANET
HOW AIRPLANES FLY
METEORS
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
TORNADO
HOW PERFUME IS MADE
CANCER
HURRICANE
CHOCOLATE
SOLAR FLARES
LIGHT
MOON
PLANTS THAT EAT BUGS
MUSHROOMS
FINGER PRINTS
HOW COMPUTERS WORK
LANDSLIDES
HUBBELL TELESCOPE
HEART AND LUNGS
TSUNAMI
GLOBAL WARMING
PLANTS IN THE RAIN FOREST
DESSERT LIFE
HOW ANIMALS SURVIVE COLD
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING
GENETICS
NORTHERN LIGHTS
ROCKS AND GEMS
HOW TV WORKS
RADIO WAVES
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
SPACE SHUTTLE
MAGNETS
BRAIN
POLLUTION
WEATHER FORECASTING
PUMPS AND HOW THEY WORK
ANY FAMOUS SCIENTIST
EVOLUTION
LIFE IN SWAMP WATER
HOW TO MAKE CHEESE
SOUND
LIGHT
ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
HOW SUBMARINES WORK
FLOWERING PLANTS
PLANTS USED FOR MEDICINE
TASTE AND SMELL
EATING DISORDERS
HOW PAPER IS MADE
GLACIERS
VOYAGER SPACE PROBE
PLANKTON
SIMPLE MACHINES
HOT AIR BALLOONS
NUCLEAR ENERGY
HOW BOATS SAIL
CAMERAS
MOVIE SPECIAL EFFECTS
ANIMATION
MIGRATION
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
INVASIVE SPECIES
SCIENCE PROJECT QUALITY STANDARDS
WRITTEN REPORT
* Focused on topic
* Typed in size 14 font. Dark ink.
* At least two pages in length. No extra spaces.
* Use of best writing skills (punctuation, spelling, grammar, etc.)
* Written in student’s own words.
* Neat.
* Follows a logical sequence.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
* Contains at least 3 different sources of information.
* Is in proper form.
VISUAL
* Made by the student.
* Matches the topic.
* Neat.
* Posters should show pictures and not more than one quarter text.
* Lettering is spelled correctly, is large and neat.
* Parts are labeled.
* Bright, colorful and interesting.
* Reflects planning and effort.
PRESENTATION
* Focused on topic.
* Speak loudly, clearly to audience with eye contact.
* Explains visual and ties to report.
* Lasts five to seven minutes.
* Rambling and pacing are avoided.
* Reflects practice and preparation.
* Bibliography Page
HOW TO TURN IN WORK ON BACKPACK
OPEN THE DOCUMENT YOU WANT TO SUBMIT
CLICK ON THE DOWNLOAD SYMBOL IN THE UPPER RIGHTHAND CORNER. (LOOKS LIKE A CAN WITH AN ARROW POINTING UP)
CHOOSE SEND A COPY
CHOOSE OPEN IN ANOTHER APP
CHOOSE PDF
CHOOSE SEND TO
CHOOSE LOCATIONS
CLICK ON EBACKPACK
CHOOSE CURRENT ASSIGNMENT
TURN IN (submit)
QUESTIONS TO ANSWER FOR YOUR CURRENT EVENT
Turn in these questions with answers along with a copy of your news article.
1. Who or what is the article about?
2. What is happening?
3. Where did it happen?
4. When did it happen?
5. Why or how is the article related to science?
6. What is the author’s purpose for writing this article?
7. What is something that you learned from the article?
8. What are two (2) discussion questions you got from the article?
9. What are two (2) vocabulary words from the article with meanings?
10. What prediction can you make from reading this article?
http:/kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/
http:/www.timeforkids.com/news-archive/science
http:/www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
http:/news.yahoo.com/science/
http:/www.pressherald.com/
http:/www.pbs.org/newshour/estra/teacher/science
http:/www.livescience.com/
http:/www.dogonews.com/category/science
http:/earthweek.com/earthnewscat.php
Here is some information on the independent trimester project. Students can pick any science topic they wish. The reasons I have students do these projects is to give them a chance to explore something they are interested in but may not have a chance to learn about during the year. I also want to expose students to research skills and how to find information. I have posted some helpful copies of papers the students have.
SCIENCE PROJECT INFORMATION
You may choose any topic you like as long as it has to do with science and is approved by the teacher. You must sign up before or after class on the sign-up sheet.
Your project needs to have three parts. The first part of the project will be the written report. I would expect at least two or more pages, single spaced. You will need to include all your sources of information in your bibliography. You need at least three different sources. The encyclopedia is only one source. If you use more than one encyclopedia, you will still need two more sources of information. Examples of information sources might be but are not limited to: books about your topic, magazines, films, videotapes, filmstrips, interviews with experts, brochures, handouts, bulletins, experiments, observations, trade books, other.
The second part of the project will be the visual.
Simply put, a visual is something that you make to go along with your project. It should help explain your project. The visual can be but is not limited to: posters, collages, models, experiments or demonstrations, drawings, film, a self made video, art work dealing with your topic, other.
The third part of the project will be the presentation.
You will report and/or demonstrate your project to your science class. You will have time to become familiar with your topic and you will become an "expert" in that area. You will show your visual to the class and explain it in some detail. You will have to answer questions at the end of your presentation. Please practice your presentation before giving it in class.
Hints.
Practice at home before you get up in front of the class. Practice setting up your visual. If you need to bring in something to help you with your presentation by all means bring it in. If you have some long words or words that are hard to pronounce as part of your presentation, take the time and look them up. Go for the best quality you can produce. Take pride in your work.
POSSIBLE SCIENCE PROJECT TOPICS
HOW DIAMONDS ARE FORMED
EROSION
CHICKEN POX
CORAL REEFS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
VOCAL CHORDS
EARTHQUAKES
CONSTELLATIONS
ENGINES
WETLANDS
ANY ANIMAL
STARS
PHOTOGRAPHY
BONES
EYE
BLACK HOLES
ANY PLANET
HOW AIRPLANES FLY
METEORS
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
TORNADO
HOW PERFUME IS MADE
CANCER
HURRICANE
CHOCOLATE
SOLAR FLARES
LIGHT
MOON
PLANTS THAT EAT BUGS
MUSHROOMS
FINGER PRINTS
HOW COMPUTERS WORK
LANDSLIDES
HUBBELL TELESCOPE
HEART AND LUNGS
TSUNAMI
GLOBAL WARMING
PLANTS IN THE RAIN FOREST
DESSERT LIFE
HOW ANIMALS SURVIVE COLD
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING
GENETICS
NORTHERN LIGHTS
ROCKS AND GEMS
HOW TV WORKS
RADIO WAVES
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
SPACE SHUTTLE
MAGNETS
BRAIN
POLLUTION
WEATHER FORECASTING
PUMPS AND HOW THEY WORK
ANY FAMOUS SCIENTIST
EVOLUTION
LIFE IN SWAMP WATER
HOW TO MAKE CHEESE
SOUND
LIGHT
ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
HOW SUBMARINES WORK
FLOWERING PLANTS
PLANTS USED FOR MEDICINE
TASTE AND SMELL
EATING DISORDERS
HOW PAPER IS MADE
GLACIERS
VOYAGER SPACE PROBE
PLANKTON
SIMPLE MACHINES
HOT AIR BALLOONS
NUCLEAR ENERGY
HOW BOATS SAIL
CAMERAS
MOVIE SPECIAL EFFECTS
ANIMATION
MIGRATION
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
INVASIVE SPECIES
SCIENCE PROJECT QUALITY STANDARDS
WRITTEN REPORT
* Focused on topic
* Typed in size 14 font. Dark ink.
* At least two pages in length. No extra spaces.
* Use of best writing skills (punctuation, spelling, grammar, etc.)
* Written in student’s own words.
* Neat.
* Follows a logical sequence.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
* Contains at least 3 different sources of information.
* Is in proper form.
VISUAL
* Made by the student.
* Matches the topic.
* Neat.
* Posters should show pictures and not more than one quarter text.
* Lettering is spelled correctly, is large and neat.
* Parts are labeled.
* Bright, colorful and interesting.
* Reflects planning and effort.
PRESENTATION
* Focused on topic.
* Speak loudly, clearly to audience with eye contact.
* Explains visual and ties to report.
* Lasts five to seven minutes.
* Rambling and pacing are avoided.
* Reflects practice and preparation.
* Bibliography Page