Research – Semester 2

Every student will complete a research project in the spring semester.  Students in 9th grade may CHOOSE to use their Physical Science “Design-Build” project for their Science Research project.  This will save time and effort.  On the other hand, students who are particularly interested in a topic that does NOT fall into the category of “design-build” may choose to do a second, separate project for Science Research.

Daily Assignments

 

Deadlines for 9th Grade Project:

Feb 15 – FIRST TRIAL DUE
Complete all work through step 4
Turn in lab notebook with all data and analysis collected to this point.

March 7 – SECOND TRIAL DUE
Complete all work through step 5
Turn in lab notebook with all data and analysis completed to this point.

April 4 – THIRD TRIAL DUE
Complete all work through step 6
Turn in lab notebook with all data and analysis completed to this point.

April 18 – LAB REPORT DUE
Formal lab report as outlined in STEP8
Typed, double spaced, Times New Roman, 1” margins, Title page, References

May 2 – DRESS REHEARSAL FOR SCIENCE FAIR
Poster, paper, notebook and completed project must be present.
3-4 minute verbal presentation prepared.
Present your research to your advisory class.

May 9 – SCIENCE FAIR (Family & Friends Invited)
Poster, paper, notebook and completed project must be present.
3-4 minute verbal presentation
You will be assigned either a morning or an afternoon session in which teachers, fellow students and family will visit your booth.

Design-Build Description

Design-Build Process

Design-Build Deadlines

Identify Project & Define what it will do