Interdisciplinary Science Project

“Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of imagination.”

John Dewey

PATHFINDERHere below are some useful guidelines that will help you complete your science projects successfully… Be wise to use them! Work Well!!!

Task Date Due : Week of …

Self Check

Step 1 Choose group members and estimate topic of preference.(done with the help of a computer session)

Step2 Define the subject.(submit the topics by filling the proposal form)

Step3 Select and evaluate the source (Librarians` guide)

Step4 Read and analyze the information scientifically(based on knowledge in chemistry, biology, and physics if needed)

Step5 Distribute the tasks /group members.

Step6 Execute tasks

Step7 Presentations

Criteria (1pt /criteria ) Auto ChecklistApplication of scientific method1-Is the idea of the project creative at their age level2- Are the information and materials complete in the projects final form?3-Are the items used within the student’s level of understanding? 4- Does the project follow the scientific method?5-Did the student relate the scientific topic to everyday life issues? Written reflection1-Organized.(introduction; application; related technological development)2-Clear language.3-Thoroughness.

Chart1- Attractive and artistic.2-Clarity.3-Thoroughness.

Model1-Creativity.2- Attractive and artistic.3- Relevancy to topic.4- Labeled.

Presentation1- Attractive and artistic.2- Questions answered clearly.3- Proper use of scientific language.4- Student self confident.5- All project content understood by people without the need of scientific background.

PROJECT DISPLAY LAYOUT

Proposal Form

Title References

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Objectives

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Group Members:

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Presentation Aid:__ __ __ Charts__ __ __ Model__ __ __ Experiment__ __ __ Booklet__ __ __ Transparencies__ __ __ Power point__ __ __ Others