Trimester 2 SCIENCE EXTRA CREDIT :

(10 points) Choose ONE activity Due March 1st

1. SAVE THE PLANET:
Bring photographic proof (of you and how you are saving the planet), and a paragraph summary.
Ideas: Plant a tree(s), Change the light bulbs in your house to more efficient light bulbs, Check
pipes and find ideas to conserve fresh water/ electricity, Recycle, Walk/ Ride a bicycle.

2. Visit a scientific museum. Create a high quality poster showing you there (maybe
with photographs).
a. What is the main field of science studied in the museum?
b. Picture of your favorite exhibit.
c. Describe 3 things you already knew about science before you went to the museum.
d. Describe 3 things you learned at the museum
e. Write 3 questions you have about something you saw at the museum.

3. Create an emergency plan for your family.

Create a high quality poster. The project must answer the following questions:
a. What supplies are in your emergency kit?
b. What is your plan if you are not with your family while the emergency is taking place?
c. What is your plan if you cannot meet up with your family at your home?
d. What is your plan if someone in your family is injured?
e. What is your plan for food/water/heat/cooling in case you cannot access a store, or the water
is contaminated?
f. Describe your family meeting to plan these strategies.

4. Research the life and studies of a scientist.

Create a high quality poster, presentation or TYPE two paragraphs (double spaced, 14 point font), report about
their contribution to science and humanity.
The project must answer the following questions:
a. What were the scientists main fields of study?
b. What major contributions to society have the scientist made?
c. Any interesting or unique facts about the scientist?
d. Any problems that the scientist faced in their research?
e. How has other scientists built on their research?
(Do not copy and paste your reports-- that is plagiarism)

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