Assignment:
You will research the scientists assigned to you and prepare a poster
using the format at the right.
- The written portion of this project may be hand-written, or computer
generated
- The picture of the scientists may be sketched, photocopied, or computer
generated
- The picture should be matted or framed, as well as, add your own
personal touch [color picture, decorate border/frame, make it 2-D etc...]
Suggested Materials:
- Large, standard size poster board, any color *(this is a requirement)
- Magic markers, colored pencils or crayons
- Construction paper, oat tag, wall paper
- Pen, or fine tip marker
- Glue and scissors
- Glitter
- Stickers
- Ruler
Use your creative talents! Keep in mind that your poster will
be an instructional Display. The poster is designed to provide information
to a reader. Attractiveness is an element, but, most importantly,
the information needs to be clearly and neatly displayed.* Remember "QUALITY
WORK" standards* a RUBRIC has been included which identified the grading
criteria.
Websites:
Biographies
of Scientists
Human
Evolution Researchers |
Use the following format for your report:
5 Adjective words or two-word phrases that describe your scientist.
1.
2.
3. (please number these)
4.
5. |
Most Important Contributions
1.
2. (please number)
3.
* Must have at least three. |
A statement of fact that shows the connection between Math and Science.
(Several sentences.) |
| Branch of Science |
Framed or Matted Picture of your scientist.
Please write their Name in bold face letters either at the top
or bottom of the picture. |
Date of birth
Date of death
Place of birth |
| If this scientists were alive today, I would ask....
*Please write out this statement and finish it. |
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How these contributions help our world.
1.
2. (please number)
3.
Answer/response should coincide to the above contribution. |
Suggested Life Scientists
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Assessment Rubric for Reports and Presentations
| Scientific |
Thought |
(40 pts. possible) |
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40-36
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35-31
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30-26
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25-21
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20-10
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| Complete understanding of topic; topic extensively researched; variety
of primary and secondary sources used and cited; proper and effective use
of scientific vocabulary and terminology |
Good understanding of topic, well researched; a variety of sources
used and cited.; good use of scientific vocabulary and terminology |
Acceptable understanding of topic; adequate research evident; sources
cited; adequate use of scientific terms |
Poor understanding of topic; inadequate research; little use of scientific
terms |
Lacks and understanding of topic; very little research, if any; incorrect
use of scientific terms |
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| Exhibit or Display |
(30 pts. possible) |
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30-27
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25-23
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22-19
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18-16
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15-5
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| Exhibit layout, self-explanatory, and successfully incorporates a multisensory
approach; creative use of materials |
Layout logical, concise, and can be followed easily; materials used
in exhibit approrpriate and effective. |
Acceptable layout of exhibit; materials used appropriately |
Organization of layout could be improved; better materials could have
been chosen. |
Exhibit layout lacks organiztion and is difficult to understand; poor
anbd ineffective use of materials. |
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