Isabelle

Criterion A-One World

Human Ingenuity Essay- On our Human Ingenuity Essay we had to write a five paragraph essay on an inventor of our choice. We went to the library to research our inventor and type our report. We made a Works Cited page and an index card with a picture of the invention on it.

I chose my Human Ingenuity Essay for Criterion A, because the inventor I chose (Marie Curie) made a scientific discovery that could benefit the world. She discovered that radium could be injected into the body. Then it would kill the cancer cells that were killing people. It killed the cancer cell which was good, but it also killed the people it was benefiting. Marie Curie devoted her life to science and soon the radiation poisoning killed her. The tools I used for this project was Microsoft Office Word, the computer to research and pencils to color my index card. I also looked up facts in books.

Criterion B- Communication in Science Rock Cycle Project- Our Rock Cycle took many steps. We collected rocks over Christmas vacation and brought them to class. Then we got into groups and made a diorama, a Works Cited and a Rock Journal. After all that we presented it to the class. The Rock Cycle Project demonstrates Criterion B, because when we presented our rock cycle project we used a lot of scientific language. We made a lab report a.k.a. rock journal with pictures and a works cited page acknowledging our use of science textbooks and websites. We used word to type up the Rock Journal; we brought in clay, boxes, bottles, and baking soda and vinegar to make the fake volcano explode. This project was fun and a perfect example of Criterion B.

Criterion C- Knowledge and Understanding of Science Moon Journal Experiment- We recorded what we saw of the moon in the night sky. We recorded the temperature and materials used. We also drew pictures. The Moon Journal was a project that required us understanding science. We solved problems like not seeing the moon and we used our knowledge of the moon patterns. We used web sites to look things up and our minds. We also used our moon journals and a pencil.

Criterion D- Scientific Inquiry

Math Quest Power Point- I made a power point presentation on a trip I took to France for a math competition. It had pictures and a descriptive for each. I believe this represents Criterion D, because I used my field investigation skills to record facts over the course of the trip. We also include a slide about Metric measurement in Europe. I used Power Point, my camera, pencils and a journal to complete this project.

 Criterion E- Processing Data Phoneme Experiment- First we read a paragraph relating to what we are learning in science. Then, we read for five days (five trials) and counted words read aloud in one minute. Next, we set up a graph in our graph notebooks. We made sure to label the x and y axes, and we determined how many words one box would equal. Next we graphed data on the chart from day one to five. Finally we checked for improvement over the five readings. We recorded data in the form of words per minute. Then we set up a graph for five readings and looked for improvement (if there was any). We used paper to read from a clock a pencil and our graph notebooks.



Criterion F-Attitudes in Science Laboratory safety Test- We went over every type of lab safety that exists, then we took a test on them. Some types of lab safety are Fire Safety, Using Sharp Instruments, and Plant and Animal Safety, and many more! For the lab Safety Test we had to write a brief description of each type of lab safety such as Using Chemicals Safely. We then were able to do our labs correctly with safety goggles if needed or a lab coat. That way are labs went smoothly and safely. We used our brains paper and pencils.