ENHANCED Activities

Create a Poster… Create a poster to express your thoughts on one of the following current events. Stem cell research Global warming Rising oil prices Outersolar planets Guidelines You must use three articles on the chosen current event to aid you for your poster. You must have the articles approved before beginning your poster. The poster must be on normal poster board, colorful, neat, and well organized.

Create a jingle… Guidelines Create a 30 second jingle to reinforce one of the following topics: Atomic Theory Astronomy Lunar Cycle Plate tectonics Guidelines Jingle must be typed Use at least 3 references Must perform in front of the class

Design an experiment What is one question that you have about the world around you? Design an experiment to test your hypothesis to this question (must be approved by me). Your experiment must include: Question Hypothesis (If+IV+verb, then+DV+verb) Variables and Controls Materials Procedures Possible errors to your experiment Must be typed

Ending to a story Read a science fiction short story. Write a different ending to the story. Guidelines: Story must be approved by the teacher. Must be typed (1-2 pages) Must include: Approval of science fiction story and show me the book True ending to the story Your new story ending Explanation of why you chose the ending you did

Timeline Using the internet, create a technology timeline for 20 advancements in technology. The timeline must include: Labeled year Technology device Picture of device Titles Reference page (where you got your information)

Comedy Create a comedy routine to entertain your classmates on your science topic of choice. Guidelines: Must be school appropriate Must be a science related topic approved by me Comedy routine must be 3-5 minutes Must provide a typed transcript of the routine. *You may work with one partner.

Advertisement Create an advertisement commercial video for your favorite piece of technology. Guidelines: Must be school appropriate Must be able to play on the computer for the class Must include: A student designed logo Picture or image of the device Device specifications Include a typed transcript of the commercial