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Criterion A: One World, Inventor research, Apply Science to solve problems, What inventors did
The human ingenuity project we did was a very fun project that helped our class learn about people who invented something or had an idea that affected our knowladge of science today. What we did was we were given an inventor from books and had to draw a picture of the invention on a note card. I chose this project because my inventor person is well known in history today. He taught society his scientific exploration that has helped many animals and ourselves. The microscope: He used the microscope to help him study cells and other microscopic creatures.

Criterion B: Communication in Science Rock Cycle project, Present Project
The Rock Journal we did was very entertaining. What we did was we, over break, searched for rocks on beaches, roads or any other place we saw an interesting rock. Then we recorded the date, coordinites, description, texture, and rock name. I choose this project because I wrote this project using scientific language. Rocks: I found rocks to create the rock journal.

Criterion C: Knowledge and Understanding of Science
My rock presentation was a lot of fun to prepare for. What we did was we were divided into groups and had to make a model of a volcano with rivers and trees. In my group, the volcano erupted and flowed. During the presentation I had to use scientific words like volcanic and crater. I picked the rock presentation because while presenting we had to show our knowledge and understanding of the science of geology. Rock: We used several types of rocks to help make our model more realistic. Mintos & Soda: We used these two materials that react when mixed. We used the mintos and soda to make the mini-volcano look like it was erupting.

Criterion D: Scientific Inquiry
In class we had to make a Moon Journal. We recorded data about the cycles of the moon and we had to draw or take pictures of it. I chose the Moon Journal because we had to investigate the moon and draw or photograph it and record information about the moon. I got information on the moon from the internet. Computer: I used the computer to do research Camera: I used the camera to take pictures of the moon. Binoculars: I used binoculars to see the moon more closely.

Criterion E: Processing Data
Doing the plankton lab was my favorite of all the labs in Catalina. In a boat we were seperated into our lab groups. We either had to check the temperature of the water, collect the plankton, or other activities. Some of us did not get to do anything so we were given really cool jobs. I got to drive the boat on our way back. I even parked the boat!! After we got the plankton we walked to a building with micoscopes and studied the plankton. I found a fish egg when I was looking at the plankton. I chose this project because this project followed all steps for Criterion E. Microscope: We used the microscope to help us see the plankton. Collection Containeres: We used collection containers to gather samples of seawater. Thermometers: We used thermometers to measure the temperature of the water.

Criterion F: Attitudes in Science
We always used life jackets when out in the boats. In Catalina we had to use life jackets on two activities: The plankton lab and for kayaking. It is as simple as this. We grab a life jacket from a hook, then we put on the life jacket. Next we buckle the straps together. Lastly we do the water activity. I chose life jackets because they make us safe and prevent drowning. Life Jacket: We used life jackets for safety on the water.