Final Science Reading Project th Quarter Compiled by Jack Graham May 2013

Final Science Reading Projects are limited to the following Objective Areas: Standard: 8Sd: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. Standard 8Se: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the effects of forces on the motion of an object. Standard 8Sf: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and behaviors of waves.

Choose one of the following projects. 1. Do one of the WISE science projects on line. Complete all the steps online by 7 June WISE is a simple yet powerful learning environment where students examine real world evidence and analyze current scientific controversies. The current two topics are given with their Student Access Codes.WISE 2. Do a personal research reading project using the on line resources listed on the next slide. If you choose personal research (this choice) then use the format template provided on CobraGraham4.Weebly.com Science-8 Final Science Project Choices

2. Do a personal research reading project using the on line resources listed here: Earth Science ResearchEarth Science Research provides journal articles on earth sciences free of charge. eLibraryeLibrary offers more than 1,500 full-text sources, with improved functionality, and a fun and easy-to-use search interface. Includes magazines, newspapers, books, television/radio transcripts, maps, pictures, and audio/video clips. See your school library information specialist for passwords. NASANASA is taking bold steps at the K-12 grade levels to prepare the next generation of explorers. Building on previous accomplishments, NASA has established a series of innovative programs designed to stimulate student interest in order to motivate higher levels of study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, subjects. NOAA Education ResourcesNOAA Education Resources National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website designed to help students, teachers, librarians and the general public access the many educational activities, publications, and booklets that have been produced. NOVANOVA provides articles, interviews, and personal essays as well as slide shows, 360° panoramas, and regular interactive features—all of which strive to enhance or delve deeper into subjects covered in the television program. Science Domain InternationalScience Domain International provides real science journal articles free. Scientific ReportsScientific Reports provides rapid publication and high visibility of research – for all areas of science. The Franklin InstituteThe Franklin Institute provides online learning resources from their Science Museum.

Final Project (Report) 1. Select any scientific topic we have considered in this semester 2. Use on line sources given in this PowerPoint – not Google. 3. Find a recent experiment or research report of interest to you. 4. Design an experiment you can do to go one step farther or extend the research reported. 5. Students may work in groups, but reports must be individually done and unique from all others. 6. “Cut and Paste” is not allowed. 7. Summarize in your own words as if you were explaining to another 8 th grader. 8. Give step by step detail of what you will need and what you will do in your experiment. 9. Assume you have unlimited resources and access to any equipment you need. 10. First Draft Due 31 May 2013 NLT 1100 hours 11. Final Draft Due 7 June 2013 NLT 1500 hours.

Rubric for WISE choice 1 reports are given online. Rubric for Choice 2 Reports: A = 17 –15B = 14 –13C = 12 – 11D = 10Score 9 of 9 heading blanks completed 7 or more of 9 blanks completed 5 or more of 9 blanks completed 3 or more of 9 blanks completed 9 of 9 Article Sections Done 7 of 9 Article Sections Done 5 of 9 Article Sections Done 3 of 9 Article Sections Done 7 of 7 of “My” new ideas sec. done 7 of 7 of ideas sections completed Scientific ideas are clearly explained at 8 th grade reading level Majority scientific ideas are clearly explained at 8 th grade reading level Some scientific ideas are clearly explained at 8 th grade reading level Scientific ideas are clearly explained at other than an 8 th grade reading level Proposed experiment can be done Maybe Proposed experiment can be done Proposed experiment can not be done No proposed experiment Proposed experiment is a logical extension of the article Proposed experiment is related to the article but not a logical next step Proposed experiment is NOT related to the article No proposed experiment