﻿Scientist+Biography+Research+Project

= ﻿Scientist Biography Research Project = ==This project will be a whole class effort. It will run like a publishing company where everybody has a role to play in the creation of a special book to be shared with younger students. Your challenge is to create a book to help younger students learn about scientists that are interesting. A person can be interesting for many reasons, they do something you like, the person reminds you of yourself or they did something amazing. ==

Learning Targets for the book
 * I can create a high quality, bound book with a cover
 * I can use the computers to make a visually appealing and organized report
 * I can describe scientists of different genders, races and areas of interest.
 * I can write about scientists in an engaging style that is appropriate for 5th to 7th graders
 * =====I can work with others to complete a long-term project. =====

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These samples represent student work that received a passing grade. It does not mean they are perfect but they show the expected format, use of images and quotes, and individual student growth after edits and revisions. ===== =**Requirements for the biography entry for the book.** = ___ Length 1 ½ to 2 full pages. Typed, 12pt, Arial, 1.5 spaced, double columns. Full justified. Title Section Scientist's name, dates of birth-dead centerd in 18pt Arial as the title above a photo of your scientist a 3-5 bullet list of words or phrases that summarize your scientist's life and work. Examples: Animal lover, Education Supported, Doctor, Pioneer- Body of the report Section 1 will be a paragraph about three adjectives you think best describe your scientist. Section 2 will be a paragraph about their education. Sections 3-6 have 1-2 paragraphs each answering the note sheet questions (do not have to answer all ) Additional Information Quote from or about your scientist <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Where could you go to find more information about this scientist?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">What education did they have?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">What are important lessons from their life?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Who influenced this scientist?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">What are major events in their life?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; text-align: justify;">How would the world be different if they never lived?

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== Students are expected to complete 3 mini-projects 3rd quarter==

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Projects are due BEFORE 3rd quarter finals.
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students are expected to choose two scientists from the master list (one male and one female); the third scientist can be anyone as long as you get Mrs. R's approval to research the person. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students will be be given time to work on this project during SHAMWOW (1st block Science, Health And Math Workshops) as part of our reading and writing workshops. However students may have to do homework to complete the additional projects to earn an A or B grade.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You can find copies of the templates and worksheets used in class below. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is the listing of the scientists and short summaries of the projects.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is a check off sheet with the steps students need to complete as they work on the project.

This is a copy of the notesheet and bibliography that must be completed for ALL scientists. This is a copy of the general rubic for all projects. Be sure to check the rubic before submitting the project for grading This is the general peer review form. All projects must go through a peer review BEFORE submitting the completed project. = Expanded directions for Scientist Café =

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Appetizers
===<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Louis Pasteur, Stephen Hawking, Edwin Hubble, Alfred Wegener, Benjamin Franklin, Ernest Rutherford, Galileo Galilei, Michael Faraday, Dimitry Mendeleyeve, Neils Bhor, Thomas Edison, Alan Turing, Aristotle, Archimedes === <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students are expected to do at least one project from the scientists listed at the beginning of this section. They may substitute other male scientists with Mrs R's approval.


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Timeline
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Identify 7-10 important dates or events in your scientist's life.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are three methods I would reccomend for creating the final timeline. You can choose what works best for you.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use Timeliner (installed on computers in room 316) to create a timeline.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use this template for Excel [[file:Excel-Timeline-Template.xls]]


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Word Web
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a web that outlines the scientist’s life and research.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The web should have multiple connections (3-5) and branches (4-6). Suggested starting braches are be “important discoveries”, “education challenges and successes”, “contributions to society” and “turning points in life”
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[] has a basic template for this project.


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Stamp
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A "Commemorative Stamp" is one issued to honor a person or event.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Only events and themes with national significance which appeal to a broad range of people will be considered. Local and regional events are not eligible.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Go to [] to see examples of commemorative stamps before you start planning your own stamp.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Final stamp should be at least 4x4 inches in size.


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Acrostic Poem Sliders
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">An acrostic poem is poem written so the first letters of each line spell out a word or name. 80% of the poem must have phrases or statements (cannot be all one word lines)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The poem should use both the first and last name of your scientist
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Final poem should be created using []


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Diary Entries
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The diary entries should be written in the voice of the scientist and should represent three different time periods or events in their life. For example you might want to have a journal entry describing a day an important discovery was made, or write about a day that something bad or good happened.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Journal entries should be at least 150 words each.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[] Is an example of a blog created to teach about Harriet Tubman.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Salad and Sandwiches
===<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students are expected to choose a scientist for this project that they have not already researched. Mrs. Ratelis needs to approve any scientists chosen for these projects. === <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> This is a template for the Fake Facebook Page
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bio Cube
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">All students must fill out the biocube-planning sheet. []
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you want to assemble the cube go to [] and complete the online activity.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[[file:biocubetemplate.doc]]A template for the sides of the cube is available online if students want to get a box from Mrs. R and use it as the base for the cube. Students may want to cover the sides with scrapbook paper.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Facebook Page
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a fake Facebook page for your scientist using the template. Include relevant images and appropriate quotes.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Venn Diagram.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist and another one for yourself.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a Venn diagram comparing/contrasting yourself to a scientist.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The completed chart should be typed or neatly printed for display and should contain at least 10 comparisons.


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Top Ten List
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a list of your choice for the top ten events in your scientist’s life.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For each event give a short (1-3 sentences) summary with supporting details. Write for a 2nd grade audience. (May be a paper, PowerPoint or Promethean presentation)


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Comic Strip
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Illustrate scenes from the story of the person’s life in a comic strip.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Please clearly label the date and location of each event.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Comic can be in black and white or in color.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Illustrations should support the text and be carefully drawn.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">See [] for examples of comic strips created for a math class.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You can create comic strips and save them at [|ToonDoo]


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Flyer
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a flyer about your scientist.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Flyer should be one page in size and include appropriate graphics.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[]= Is an on-line publishing program. You can also use Word to create the flyer

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Desserts
===<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Barbara McClintock, Rosalind Franklin, Mary Leaky, Margaret Mead, Gertrude Elion, Joanne Simpson, Lise Meitner, Rosalyn Yalow, Dian Fossey, Irma Gigli, Ana Sol Gutierrez, Lissa Martinez, Antonia Novella, Adriana Ocampo, Ellen Ocha, Jewel Cobb, Jocelyn Elders, Shirley Jackson, Mae Jemison === <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students are expected to choose from the scientists listed at the beginning of this section. They may substitute other female scientists with Mrs. R's approval.

>> Line 1: Scientist's First first name >> Line 2: Who is...(Descriptive words that describe your scientist ) >> Line 3: Who is brother or sister of... >> Line 4: Who loves...(three ideas or preople) >> Line 5: Who feels...(three ideas ) >> Line 6: Who needs...(thre ideas) >> Line 7: Who gives...(three ideas) >> Line 8: Who fears...(three ideas) >> Line 9: Who would like to see... >> Line 10: Who shares... >> Line 11: Who is... >> Line 12: Who is a resident of... >> Line 13: Scientist's last name
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bio Poem
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a Bio-Poem using the format shown below


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Quiz
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a quiz (10 questions) and answer key that relates to two Scientists
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Quiz should have a mixture of T/F, multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Final presentation will be in an interactive format using PowerPoint or Promethean Active Inspire.


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Collage
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a collage to represent the life of a scientist
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You may use magazines, words, photocopied pictures of your scientist and phrases or quotes from the person for this project. Images and words should relate to the scientist.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The final collage should be at least 6x6 but no bigger than 12x12.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Be prepared to give a brief oral presentation about your completed project


 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Music
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mrs. R has a CD with tracks of instrumental music you may use for your songs. Choose a track and write appropriate lyric to match.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you want to use a different music source Mrs. R must pre-approve the music.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Lyrics must be informational and school appropriate. See Mrs. R for examples of “educational lyrics”.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Trading Card
 * 2) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Complete the Biographical Notesheet and bibliography for your scientist.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Create a trading card to highlight the information about this person’s importance in history.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use a picture that is scanned or taken from the Internet to serve as the front of the trading card.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[[file:biotradingcardtemplate.doc]] is a template for a trading card.