Welcome to 8th Grade Science!
MONDAY NOV. 16TH-LAST DAY TO TURN IN LATE/ MISSING WORK FOR TRIMESTER 1
SEX EDUCATION UNIT
PARENTS PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE REVIEWED THE SEX ED PERMISSION SLIPS- THEY
ARE OPT-OUT ONLY, PLEASE RETURN TO ME BY NOV. 13TH ONLY IF YOU DON'T WANT YOUR
CHILD TO PARTICIPATE. THANK YOU!
Study day for Chapter 2+3 Tuiz (test) Friday Nov. 6th
Tuiz (test) Chap. 2+3 Nov. 12th (2nd period only-Nov. 13th)
Assign Yourself Project due Nov. 13th including project, time log and
bibliography!!! 100pts. You must dress professionally or in a outfit that is
fitting for your topic (this will be part of your grade).
Rubric below:
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Assign Yourself Independent Study Project (AYISP) Grade Sheet
Trimester 1 2 3
Name(s):___________________________________________________
Topic of Investigation:_______________________________________
Bibliography (typed, formatted, 3 sources (1 print):_______/10 pts.
Time Log (min. 5 hours, detailed, resources): ________/ 10 pts.
Dressed professionally, outfit related to project
1 2 3 4 5
Presentation limited to 8-10 minutes in length
1 2 3 4 5
Project reflects student working at ability level
1 2 3 4 5
Audience was engaged and science was learned
1 2 3 4 5
Visuals were easy to see and appropriate to topic
1 2 3 4 5
Creative effort
1 2 3 4 5
The focus of the topic was clearly introduced (hook)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Presentation organized and flowed smoothly
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Project reflects research/ background knowledge
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Oral presentation clear, rehearsed, effective, voice
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
The science involved in the topic was stated and clearly explained
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Total points:___________/ 100points
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SELL PIG TICKETS!!!!!!!! WE NEED TO BE #1!!!!!
Any questions please feel free to email me at adowning@mvschools.org or call
me at 415.389.7711 x2737
~Ms. Downing
