First Nine-Week Project
Title Scientist Project
Note: Scientist cannot be duplicated by any of Ms. Skinner's
students. Have a minimum of three scientists so when
you sign up on the lists in the classroom, you will have
alternate names available if your first choice(s) is
(are)
taken.
Objectives (1) To develop an in-depth understanding of the chosen
scientist and his/her life & accomplishments.
(2) To relate that scientific process to historical,
governmental, and/or political conditions of the time.
(3) To develop research skills, data and information
collection skills, and organizational skills in order to
present findings in a succinct, well organized, and
effective project.
(4) To incorporate technology into the research, preparation,
writing, and presentation of the project.
Components (1) Written Paper or Power Point Presentation (turned in on
floppy disk).
(2) Title to include:
(a) A title germaine to your topic that draws the
attention of the reader/viewer. (larger font, ~20)
(b) Your name, subject, period, & date in size 12 font.
(3) Minimum of three pictures or graphics that are relevant
to the scientist and his/her work/accomplishments.
Pictures or graphics placed within the project must be
relevant to the topic. Note: You may use clipart if
you like to enhance the look of your project, but it will
not satisfy the picture/graphics requirement.
(4) 1000-word minimum (4 complete pages)for written portion of
project; double spaced in paper with one-inch margins,
but
single spaced on slides; the number of slides depends on
the manner in which you present the pictures/graphics and
the written portion. Advice: compile the written portion
first, making sure your presentation contains the word
minmum; then cut and paste the written portion into the
slide set-up you have chosen, adding pictures/graphics
that are relevant to the written part of that slide.
(5) Bibliography with minimum of three sources, MLA
format. Below are several MLA links you could use:
http://www.tyler.net/ruskhslib/cited.htm
http://www.norfacad.pvt.k12.va.us/speech/Biblio.htm
http://www.lib.usf.edu/ref/mla.html
http://ollie.dcccd.edu/library/Module4/M4-
V/examples.htm
http://www.reading.k12.ma.us/parker/Library/biblio.htm
(5) Addendum with copies of all sources you used. This can
be electronic; that is, you highlight, copy, and paste the
portions of an internet source you used to a word
document,
titling it with the title and URL. Make a folder on your
disk that is labeled with ADDENDUM and Your Name; copy all
sources to this folder. If you use paper sources, you can
either make paper copies and place them in a three-prong
folder with your name, class, and date on it; or you can
use a scanner to make a file of the sources and include
them in the Addendum folder on your disk.
(6) The way the project is presented is critical (especially
when you use a PowerPoint presentation). Uniqueness,
organization, grammar, & spelling will be evaluated
along
with content and minimum requirements stated above. The
entire project will be given a zero if it contains any
plagiarized material or is duplicated from any other
person's project, past or present.
Submission The last submission date is 7:30AM, Tuesday, October 3, 2006.
Projects may be turned in to Ms. Skinner any time after
September 7th. No late projects will be accepted regardless of
the excuse.
Note: Minimal time will be allocated at school to research and
compile your project. The bulk of the time spent preparing this
project will be away from the school setting, so plan
accordingly.
Second Nine-Week Project
Title The Merit of Scientific Events or Discoveries
Note: Topic must be cleared with Ms. Skinner as no
topic may be duplicated. In addition, inventions
are not acceptable.
Objectives (1) To develop an in-depth understanding of the chosen
scientific topic.
(2) To relate that person, discovery, event, or process to
historical, governmental, and/or political conditions of
the time.
(3) To develop research skills, data and information
collection skills, and organizational skills in order to
present findings in a succinct, well organized, and
effective report.
(4) To incorporate technology into the research, preparation,
writing, and presentation of the project.
Organization (1) Title Page
(2) Picture Page (pictures & graphics are to be electronically
copied & pasted into report, not glued on to paper pages)
(3) Four-page Written Report
(4) Bibliography with minimum of three sources, MLA format
Several Links you could use:
http://www.tyler.net/ruskhslib/cited.htm
http://www.norfacad.pvt.k12.va.us/speech/Biblio.htm
http://www.lib.usf.edu/ref/mla.html
http://ollie.dcccd.edu/library/Module4/M4-V/examples.htm
http://www.reading.k12.ma.us/parker/Library/biblio.htm
(5) Addendum with copies of sources
(6) One-inch margins; font no larger than 12; double-spaced
(7) Organization, grammar, & spelling are critical components.
(8) Three-prong folder presentation for paper reports
Formats (1) Traditional Paper Project
(2) PowerPoint Presentation
(see Ms. Skinner for length requirements)
Thesis Statement A sentence, usually placed at the end of the introductory
paragraph, that links the topic of your paper and the
areas you will be discussing (no fewer than three areas,
but generally no more than five depending on your topic's
complexity). Discuss it with me before Dec. 5th if you
are unsure.
Sample thesis statement for a paper on a nuclear meltdown:
"To understand nuclear meltdowns, this investigation will
concentrate on preexisting conditions of a nuclear reactor,
human and mechanism failure during a meltdown, and
the
consequences following the actual meltdown."
Outline I. Introductory Remarks (usually one paragraph)
A. Interesting or compelling information that focuses
the reader on the topic you have chosen.
B. Thesis Statement
II. Body of Paper (at least six paragraphs long)
(the capital letters below represent the
areas of concentration you identified in your thesis
statement -- I have included A,B,C below, but you
will use as many capital letters as areas of
concentration that you identify in the thesis state-
ment). Notice that you must put at least two
separate
supportive sentences (numbered 1 & 2) for each area
of concentration.
A. First area of concentration (take it from your
thesis statement)
"Preexisting conditions of a Nuclear Reactor"
1. Supporting evidence, data, information
2. Supporting evidence, data, information
B. Second area of concentration (take it from your
thesis statement)
"Human and Mechanism Failure during a Meltdown"
1. Supporting evidence, data, information
2. Supporting evidence, data, information
C. Third area of concentration (take it from your
thesis statement)
"Consequences following the Actual Meltdown"
1. Supporting evidence, data, information
2. Supporting evidence, data, information
III. Conclusion (usually one paragraph)
A. The conclusion ties all areas of concentration
from
thesis statement together in a meaningful way.
It might start, "Based on the information
available,
it is now clear that......."
B. An educated response to the validity (etc.) of
the information you presented in the body of
your paper as it relates to your thesis.
It might state, "The information supports the
decision that most meltdowns are the result of
human error, because, while mechanisms can fail,
proper training and technician attention
could
preclude a nuclear meltdown."
How to Submit Order of Preference:
(1) Email a file of project to Ms. Skinner
(2) Present report on a disk to Ms. Skinner
(3) Present a paper copy to Ms. Skinner
Submission Last submission opportunity is 7:30AM Tuesday, December 5,
2006. It is your responsiblity to submit a completed report
on or before December 5th. NO late reports will be accepted
for any reason.
Third Nine-Week Project
Title Scientific Processes
Note: Topic must come from Ms. Skinner's list.
Prepare a list of at list three topics in
order of preference, starting with your
first choice. Give to Ms. Skinner no later
than Thursday, January 18, 2007.
Objectives (1) To develop an in-depth understanding of the chosen
scientific topic.
(2) To relate that scientific process to historical,
governmental, and/or political conditions of the time.
(3) To develop research skills, data and information
collection skills, and organizational skills in order to
present findings in a succinct, well organized, and
effective power point presentation.
(4) To incorporate technology into the research, preparation,
writing, and presentation of the project.
Components (1) Power Point Presentation, turned in on floppy disk.
(2) Title Slide to include:
(a) A title germaine to your topic that draws the
audience into the presentation.
(b) Your name and date in small font in a less
conspicuous part of the slide, so as to give you
credit for your work but not to distract the
audience.
(3) Minimum of three pictures or graphics that are relevant
to the process. Pictures or graphics that are placed
within the presentation must be relevant to the
information presented on that slide. Note: You may use
clipart if you like to enhance the look of your project,
but it will not satisfy the picture/graphics requirement.
(4) 750-word minimum; single spacing on slides; the number of
slides depends on the manner in which you present the
pictures/graphics and the written portion.
Advice: compile the written portion first, making sure
your presentation contains the word minmum; then cut and
paste the written portion into the slide set-up you have
chosen, adding pictures/graphics that are relevant to the
written part of that slide.
(5) Bibliography slide with minimum of three sources, MLA
format. Below are several MLA links you could use:
http://www.tyler.net/ruskhslib/cited.htm
http://www.norfacad.pvt.k12.va.us/speech/Biblio.htm
http://www.lib.usf.edu/ref/mla.html
http://ollie.dcccd.edu/library/Module4/M4-V/examples.htm
http://www.reading.k12.ma.us/parker/Library/biblio.htm
(5) Addendum with copies of all sources you used. This can
be electronic; that is, you highlight, copy, and paste the
portions of an internet source you used to a word
document, titling it with the title and URL. Make a
folder on your disk that is labeled with ADDENDUM and
Your Name; copy all sources to this folder. If you use
paper sources, you can either make paper copies and place
them in a three-prong folder with your name, class, and
date on it; or you can use a scanner to make a file of
the sources and include them in the Addendum folder on
your disk.
(6) Presentation is a critical component of any project, but
it is especially important in a PowerPoint
presentation.
Uniqueness, organization, grammar, & spelling will be
evaluated along with content and minimum requirements
stated above. This project will be given a zero if it
contains any plagiarized material or is duplicated from
any other person's project, past or present.
Submission The last submission date is 7:30AM, Tuesday, March 6, 2007.
Note: Not having PowerPoint software at home does not excuse you
from making a powerpoint presentation. Salmen High School has
PowerPoint software on its computers in the Library. You will
also have class opportunities to work on your project. That time
should be used wisely; that is, you should come prepared with
your written document on disk so that you can work on the slides
of your presentation rather than researching or writing the
commentary during class time.
Fourth Nine-Week Project
Title Science Nobel Laureate Project
Note: Science Nobel Laureate cannot be duplciated.
Prepare a list of at list three topics in
order of preference, starting with your
first choice. Give to Ms. Skinner no later than
Tuesday, March 27, 2007.
Objectives (1) To develop an in-depth understanding of the chosen
science Nobel Laureate and his/her life & accomplishments.
(2) To relate that scientific process to historical,
governmental, and/or political conditions of the time.
(3) To develop research skills, data and information
collection skills, and organizational skills in order to
present findings in a succinct, well organized, and
effective project.
(4) To incorporate technology into the research, preparation,
writing, and presentation of the project.
Components (1) Written Paper or Power Point Presentation, turned in on
floppy disk.
(2) Title to include:
(a) A title germaine to your topic that draws the
attention of the reader/viewer.
(b) Your name, subject, period, & date in size 12 font.
(3) Minimum of three pictures or graphics that are relevant
to the scientist and his/her work/accomplishments.
Pictures or graphics placed within the project must be
relevant to the topic. Note: You may use clipart if
you like to enhance the look of your project, but it will
not satisfy the picture/graphics requirement.
(4) 750-word minimum for written portion of project; double
spaced in paper with one-inch margins, but single spaced
on slides; the number of slides depends on the manner in
which you present the pictures/graphics and the written
portion. Advice: compile the written portion first,
making sure your presentation contains the word minmum;
then cut and paste the written portion into the slide set-
up you have chosen, adding pictures/graphics that are
relevant to the written part of that slide.
(5) Bibliography with minimum of three sources, MLA
format. Below are several MLA links you could use:
http://www.tyler.net/ruskhslib/cited.htm
http://www.norfacad.pvt.k12.va.us/speech/Biblio.htm
http://www.lib.usf.edu/ref/mla.html
http://ollie.dcccd.edu/library/Module4/M4-
V/examples.htm
http://www.reading.k12.ma.us/parker/Library/biblio.htm
(5) Addendum with copies of all sources you used. This can
be electronic; that is, you highlight, copy, and paste the
portions of an internet source you used to a word
document,
titling it with the title and URL. Make a folder on your
disk that is labeled with ADDENDUM and Your Name; copy all
sources to this folder. If you use paper sources, you can
either make paper copies and place them in a three-prong
folder with your name, class, and date on it; or you can
use a scanner to make a file of the sources and include
them in the Addendum folder on your disk.
(6) The way the project is presented is critical (especially
when you use a PowerPoint presentation). Uniqueness,
organization, grammar, & spelling will be evaluated
along
with content and minimum requirements stated above. The
entire project will be given a zero if it contains any
plagiarized material or is duplicated from any other
person's project, past or present.
Submission The last submission date is 7:30AM, Tuesday, May 8, 2007.
No late projects will be accepted, regardless of the excuse.
Note: Minimal time will be allocated at school to research and
compile your project. The bulk of the time spent preparing
this
project will be away from the school setting, so plan
accordingly.
