ENHANCED ACTIVITIES
Create a Poster…
Create a poster to express your thoughts on one of the following current events. Stem cell research Global warming Rising oil prices Outersolar planets
Guidelines You must use three articles on the chosen current event
to aid you for your poster. You must have the articles approved before beginning
your poster. The poster must be on normal poster board, colorful,
neat, and well organized.
Create a jingle…
Create a 30 second jingle to reinforce one of the following topics: Atomic Theory Astronomy Lunar Cycle Plate tectonics
Guidelines Jingle must be typed Use at least 3 references Must perform in front of the class
Design an experiment
What is one question that you have about the world around you?
Design an experiment to test your hypothesis to this question (must be approved by me).
Your experiment must include: Question Hypothesis (If+IV+verb, then+DV+verb) Variables and Controls Materials Procedures Possible errors to your experiment
Must be typed
Ending to a story
Read a science fiction short story. Write a different ending to the story. Guidelines:
Story must be approved by the teacher. Must be typed (1-2 pages) Must include:
Approval of science fiction story and show me the book
True ending to the story Your new story ending Explanation of why you chose the ending you
did
Timeline
Using the internet, create a technology timeline for 20 advancements in technology.
The timeline must include: Labeled year Technology device Picture of device Titles Reference page (where you got your
information)
Comedy
Create a comedy routine to entertain your classmates on your science topic of choice.
Guidelines: Must be school appropriate Must be a science related topic approved
by me Comedy routine must be 3-5 minutes Must provide a typed transcript of the
routine.
*You may work with one partner.
Advertisement
Create an advertisement commercial video for your favorite piece of technology.
Guidelines: Must be school appropriate Must be able to play on the computer for
the class Must include:
A student designed logo Picture or image of the device Device specifications Include a typed transcript of the commercial