To earn an ‘E’ in Science Special you must consistently exhibit exemplary participation, show continuous skill development in class, and complete one of the following tasks to be turned into Mrs. Rivers or Mrs. Gracia before the grading period ends.

·        Book Report: Read a book based on one of the topics presented during class and write a summary of at least two paragraphs.

·        Model: Create a model based on one of the topics presented during class and write a summary highlighting how it relates to what you have learned in class.

• Visit a science museum, aquarium, or zoo: Write about your experience. Include a brochure (if you have one). The 1-2 paragraphs should include the museum’s name and what was on exhibit.
• Experiment: Submit one written experiment which follows the INQUIRY- SCIENTIFIC PROCESS (see list below).

1.......Observe and develop one interesting and meaningful question

2.......Write the Hypothesis (prediction) as a IF............ THEN.........statement

3.......Do your experiment (include 3 replications)

4.......Collect, record and communicate your data (results) using tables,       

           charts, graphs, etc

5......Write your conclusion (did your results support or not support your

hypothesis?)

6.....What new questions or possible investigations did this experiment make

        you curious about??

Students should print and complete a form for each experiment they wish to turn in. See Mrs. Rivers or Mrs. Gracia for a copy of the form or print it out from the school’s website.

 

Extra Credit Due in all
Special Area Classes

•        1st Nine Weeks – Oct. 7th

•        2nd Nine Weeks – Dec. 17th

•        3rd Nine Weeks – March 10th

•        4th Nine Weeks – May 18th