Ms. Martin: Location: 7th Grade Science Lab

STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE A FINAL PROJECT.  DETAILS ARE LISTED BELOW.

UNIVERSE PROJECT

Each student will complete a project about one topic that is found in the universe (example:  planet, solar system, moon, sun, stars, constellations, galaxies, supergiants, Milky Way).  The completed project will take the place of the Final Exam.  Below is a description of each component of the Universe Project and information about what should be included.

DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED PROJECT:  MAY 16, 2012

Different components of the project will have individual deadlines before the completed project is due on May 16.  The individual deadlines are listed below.

                        Component                                                                 Deadline

            Topic (What will your project be about?)                               May 8

            Research paper                                                                        May 14

            Complete Project (presentation, research paper, artwork)      May 16

THE UNIVERSE PROJECT MUST HAVE EACH OF THE FOLOWING COMPONENTS:

                                                1.  3 Colored pictures of the subject matter

                                                2.  Summary of the research paper

                                                3.  Finished piece of artwork that represents the subject matter

• 3 Colored Pictures of the subject matter – This may be completed by coloring black and white prints if you are not able to obtain colored pictures.

• Artwork – Your subject matter should be represented by an original piece (student created) of artwork.  You may use any medium of art.  Example:  sewing, painting, sculpting, woodwork, metal work, etc.  You should be able to explain the different features of the artwork and describe why you chose this method of art and how it represents your subject matter.  Artwork is due on May 16.

RESEARCH PAPER

• Must be 1.5-2 typed pages.  Times New Roman in 12 point font.
• Must have a title page that includes student name, date, name of project (this is not counted as a page of the research paper).
• Must have a reference page.  References may be books, websites, newspapers, magazines, etc.  Search engines such as Google and Bing are not reference sources.
• Grammar and Spelling will be part of the grade.
• The Research Paper should include all of the important details about the subject matter.  (size, cycles, formation, etc.)