The
purpose of this assignment is to give you an opportunity to research a space
science topic that you are interested in. The topic must be science related and
it must be something you can find information on from the internet and in
books. You will present the findings of your research project in a 5 minute
presentation in class. You will also turn in a one-page summary and reflective
essay one week after your presentation.
Due
Dates
Proposal
(10 points): 3/22/16
Type
up a 1 paragraph document that includes:
o
The
topic to be investigated, try to be specific.
o
Why
you chose that topic, and what you hope to learn.
o
A
little bit of information that you already know about the topic.
o
What
you will do for the presentation.
Check
in point 1 (10 points): 4/1/16
You
must bring in a list of 3 resources you are using, it must include at least one
non-internet source (book, magazine, etc.) and be able to talk a little bit to
Mr. Kehoe about what you have learned so far.
Check
in point 2 (10 points): 4/22/16
You
should have evidence of the beginning of a presentation to show Mr. Kehoe. For
example you should show Mr. Kehoe your Prezi or video so far, or have material
for a poster. You will have access to OneDrive and the internet for this class.
Presentations
(40 points) 5/9/16 – 5/27/16 (Sign up
for a date at check in point 2)
You
must prepare a 5 minute (including questions) presentation that shows what you
have learned about your topic. The presentation can take a number of forms
(PowerPoint, Poster, Video, Booklet, Demonstration, or something else as long
as you get the okay from Mr Kehoe).
Summary
and Reflective Essay (20 points): Due 1 week after presentation
This
should be 1 page typed and include:
o
What
your project was about.
o
A
summary of the information you learned.
o
A
list of sources that you used. (Minimum 5 with 1 being a non-internet source)
o
A
self-reflection about how your research process and how you felt your
presentation went.
o
A
reflection about what your next big question is based on your research.
