1. 2012/2013 8 th Grade PACE Overview of Requirements & Schedule Mr. Rosato’s Physical Science

2. PACE Goals Use Scientific method to solve real problem: your choice Develop Problem solving skills 1.Problem Statement & Background Research 2.Form a Hypothesis 3.Design an Experiment Develop Critical Thinking Skills 4.Analyze Data 5.Form conclusions 6.Communicate Results Write a Lab Report in Science (due 12/16/12) Class Presentation in English (

3. PACE Flow Chart 1. Choose Topic Forces & Motion Energy Other w/Approval 2. Research Problem Statement Hypothesis Experimental Design 3. Proposal 100-200 words Experiment w/diagram Materials List Flow chart w/variables

4. PACE Flow Chart 4. Partial Lab Report Problem Statement & Research Hypothesis Procedure w/Flow Chart 5 References 5. Do Experim ent Labquests in class Other w/Approva l 6. Final Lab Report Problem, Research, & Hypothesis Procedure, Materials List, & Flow Chart Results w/graphs 5 References 7. Powerpoint Presentation In English Q3

5. Schedule of Deadlines Wed 11/7 Library Research Day & Laptops 11/12-11/14 Fri 11/15 PACE Proposal due (100-200 words) Mon 12/5 PACE Partial Lab Report Due: – Introduction & Hypothesis – Experimental Design – References Wed 12/19 PACE Science Lab Report Due – Introduction & Hypothesis – Procedure w/diagrams – Results w/ Excel graphs – Conclusions – References Q3 PACE Powerpoints in English Mon 4/9 PACE Presentations

6. Helpful Resources Proposal Ideas & Experiments – Vernier Middle School Science Experiments – Library Science Project Books – Web Science Projects Background Research – Physical Science Textbook – Web Research