1. SOAR 2.0 SCIENCE OWNERSHIP OF ACCELERATED RESEARCH SCIENCE DEPARTMENT SPRING 2016 7 TH AND 8 TH GRADE ADVANCED CLASSES

2. WHY DO WE S.O.A.R? GOAL: To research, investigate, and communicate about scientific phenomena that exists within our universe. Objectives: Students will research scientific background information for a selected topic. Students will communicate researched information for a selected topic to an audience. Students will integrate technology in the creation of a project product. Science Ownership of Accelerated Research

3. DUE DATES FOR ALL OPTIONS PARTSDESCRIPTIONDUE DATES 1:ProposalJanuary 22, 2016 2:Project details February 19, 2016 3Background Research Technology Integration Portion April 22, 2016 4:Final Project (Presentation components: board, technology file, optional model/product) May 16, 2016 (7 th grade) May 23, 2016 (8 th grade) PRESENTATION NIGHT8 th grade Tuesday, May 24, 2016 5:30-7 pm 7 th grade Thursday, May 26, 2016 5:30-7 pm

4. OPTION 1: PROBLEM BASED APPROACH Student is solving a direct problem and forming a solution and alternative solutions. Student presents problem and solution/alternative solutions. A model or design/blueprint is a great product for this approach if the problem is solved with an apparatus. Example: In a world where humans are affected by genetic diseases, how can symptoms of a patient be used to identify possible genetic diseases?

5. OPTION 2: INFORMATION/EXPOSITORY APPROACH Student explains and describes a topic. Student focuses on the HOW and WHY of a natural phenomenon or scientific theory, idea, or event. Student is not solving a problem. A model is a great product for this approach. Example: Fundamentals of Black Holes or Microorganisms

6. OPTION 3: SERVICE LEARNING APPROACH Student identifies a problematic need within the community. Student relates identified need to a scientific concept. Students presents problem and forms a solution. The actual implementation of the service learning project does not have to be completed within the current school year. Example: Establishing a campaign against littering in a local body of water

7. OPTION 4: SCIENTIFIC METHOD APPROACH Student investigation is driven by a problem and/or a question. Student seeks to solve the problem and/or answer the question through the collection of evidence (data). Student produces Science Fair type project following the Scientific Method. The product of the project includes data collection and a formal lab report. Data must be quantitative and must be based on 5-10 trials.

8. HELPFUL VIDEOS RELATED TO PROJECT BASED LEARNING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UniuZ3sbQQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHJZRPWXQ9s