_____ * Choose your topic for the Science Project. (ALL TOPICS MUST
MEET WITH
MY APPROVAL!!)
_____ * State your problem and create the question you will attempt
to answer for your
project. Type the problem and question for your research paper.
DUE : Monday 1/13/03
_____ * Form your Hypothesis and type it out for your paper.
_____ * Research the topic material to support your Hypothesis. Type
this section for
your paper.
_____ * Create a list of the materials you will need for your experiment
and type it out
for your paper.
Due : Tuesday 1/21/03
_____ * Type the page stating how your control group will be set up
and how your
experimental group(s) will be set up. Make sure you state your variable(s)
clearly.
_____ * Type the page explaining step by step, how you will conduct
the experiment
(procedure).
_____ * The research portion of your paper must be finished for collection this week.
DUE : Monday 1/27/03
_____ * Depending on the experiment you are doing, start the experiment this week.
_____ * Create a chart or some other organized table on which to record
your
observations and findings.
_____ * Keep a day-by-day journal of your experiment. This and the charts
and tables
above will be included in your research paper.
_____ * Type the bibliography page for your paper.
Complete FOR MONDAY 2/3/03
_____ * If you have not started your experiment, START NOW.
_____ * Keep recording your results, observations, and findings.
_____ * Keep maintaining your day-by-day journal until your experiment is complete.
_____ * Create a colorful cover page for your research paper.
_____ * Start planning your poster/display.
Complete For MONDAY 2/10/03
_____ * Wrap up all experiments.
_____ * Create graphs and charts for your results. These will be included
in your research
paper and on your display board.
_____ * Type your abstract for your display board.
_____ * Type your conclusion page.
_____ * Your display/poster should be complete.
_____ * Start planning the actual display of your experiment and equipment.
Complete for FRIDAY 2/14/03
------- * Type the Table of Contents for your paper.
_____* Assemble your research paper in the correct order ( follow the rubric).
_____* Your display plan should be complete by now.
_____ * SMILE!! You’re almost done.
DUE: FRIDAY 2/21/03
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- All research papers are due on MONDAY, 2/24/03.
- You will be assigned a date to bring your project to class for your
presentation.
REMEMBER: The SCIENCE PROJECT will count for TWO(2) Test Grades