| "Science without religion is lame. Religion without science is blind."
---Albert Einstein
Our second topic in Science is our Solar System and Space.
11/06/06 Planet Research Project Outline
Directions*
Choose one planet as the subject of study and research. Be prepared to
present your research to the class.
Report
It must include a cover page (Name of Planet, Planet Illustration, Date,
Name of Student)
Part B: Written Component
In your research report, include the following information:
1- date your planet was discovered
2- how did it get its name
3- Mythology - What Greek and Roman God or Goddess is your planet named after
4- size (diameter) of the planet
5- number of moons or satellites
6- where it is placed in order (include a diagram of the solar system) from
the sun
7- distance from sun
8- kind of atmosphere
9- length of planetary day/year
10- high/low temperatures
11- how long does it take your planet to revolve around the Sun ( period of
revolution)
12- important surface features
13- spacecraft(s) which have observed the planet
14- how does the planet look when viewing the planet from earth
15- Works Cited Page
You must have at least one book source and one internet source. Please
try to get the most current information as possible.
In-class presentations
Please be creative and make some kind of model of your planet. It could be
a poster with a handmade picture, a cake, a clay model, a paper mache model,
a styrofoam model,..... just use your imagination and it must be hand made!
No pictures from the internet, no purchased model.- No exceptions to this.
Evaluation: See Criteria Sheet
Due Dates:
1. I need to see your copy of these instructions with your signature and
your parent's signature on them so that i know that you have read the
instructions by Monday, November 13, 2006.
2. Planet choice- you must give your choice of a planet to Mrs.
Schierer by Monday, November 20, 2006. Only two students may work on the
same planet so it is first come, first serve.
Jenny Holden- Pluto ( Jenny will include why Pluto is no longer considered a
planet)
Sarah Capp- Pluto ( Sarah will also include why Pluto is no longer
considered a planet)
Rachel Hope- Saturn
Chris Hines- Saturn
Kyle Young- Earth
Greg Hoppe- Mars
Carter McKenney- Uranus
Brenna Cannon- Venus
Matthew Tierney- Neptune
Caitlin Donovan- Earth
Natalie Mills- Mercury
Meagan Mundy- Mars
3. Written Project- Thursday January 4, 2007
4. Oral Presentation- Wednesday January 10, 2007
Criteria for Grading
Writing Expectations: to be evaluated . . .
1. Grammar
a)write at least 10 or more good sentences
b)uses capitals consistently
c)use punctuation correctly
2. Spelling
use Spell Check to make sure words are spelled correctly
3. Vocabulary
chooses words that are most effective for their purpose
4. Must be typed
5. Must include a Works Cited Page
Oral Expectations: to be evaluated . . .
1. make eye contact with the audience
2. audience must be able to hear you
3. speak clearly
4. detailed information
5. familiar with information
6. uses appropriate vocabulary, including correct science and technology
terminology
Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________
Our first topic for Science this semester will be Plant life. We will be
discussing what plants need to grow, parts of a plant and their function,
kinds of plants and how to care for plants. We will be growing plants!
Paper White Basics
There is nothing quite so addicting as having plants blooming in your home
during the winter and nothing is easier to bring into bloom than Paper White
Narcissus. Paper Whites belong to the Tazetta division of daffodils and are
hardy in Zones 9 and 10. In fact, in those warm climates, these are the only
daffodils they can successfully grow.
Paper Whites and Amaryllis can both be easily forced into bloom without any
cold treatment, but unlike amaryllis, paper whites cannot be saved to bloom
again. There are several types of paper whites on the market. The most
commonly grown and readily available variety is the reliable and inexpensive
Ziva paper white. Try a few of the other varieties listed on the back of this
information sheet.
Potting Your Paper Whites These easy-to-bloom bulbs can be successfully grown
in either soil or gravel. In either case, your container needs to be slightly
deeper than the height of the bulbs. (It can be deeper, if you prefer) Space
the bulb as close as possible without touching each other or the sides of the
container.
An alternative to soil is to plant paper whites in gravel (or sand) and
water.
Choose a container that you are sure is water tight. You will need gravel
with
small pieces that can easily settle into all the nooks and crannies between
the bulbs. Bachman's offers small packages of horticultural stone for this
purpose. If you have stone from another source, be sure to rinse it
thoroughly
before using it with your bulbs.
Watering Your Bulbs If you have potted your bulbs in soil, simply keep them
evenly moist. If you are growing your paper whites in gravel, keep the water
level just below the bottom of the bulbs. When the water is too deep and the
basal plate at the bottom of the bulb stays wet, it encourages rotting.
Growing Paper Whites Paper white narcissus like good daylight, but don't want
to be in the direct sunlight. Temperatures between 60-65 degrees are ideal,
but usually our homes are much warmer. If possible, place the growing bulbs
in
a cool room at night. It takes an average of 3-4 weeks for paper whites to
bloom. When grown warm, these bulbs tend to be taller and weaker, sometimes
leaning over. Continue to provide water as needed until the bulbs have
finished blooming. Unfortunately, paper white bulbs cannot be saved for
another season of bloom, so you can dispose of them once they are not longer
blooming or attractive.
Special Tips to Help You Succeed with Paper Whites Add a handful of activated
charcoal to the bottom of the container before planting to keep your water or
soil fresh. This is especially helpful with bulbs grown in water and stones.
Water your paper whites with a solution of a capful of rubbing alcohol to a
quart of water. This acts as a growth regulator and keeps them a little
shorter.
For stronger plants, place your newly planted paper whites somewhere cool and
dark for a week immediately after planting to give them a little extra
rooting
time before growing.
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