Cube Research Project

Your cube research bibliography is due
Monday, January 14 !
Turn in the typed page to Mr. Robertson by the end of the day on Monday, then he will give them to me.

I have a pattern and paper for you to use to make your cube.  Remember, all writing should be in your own words, and pictures or diagrams should be original, (drawn by you and/or you partner).

Project due Wednesday, January 23!!

2013, can you believe it?

The end of the 2nd quarter is January 25th.
All 8th graders will complete a "Cube" research project!

Lesson 10: “Cube Project”                                                                                Individual or Partner

1.   Select a simple manufactured object to research.

2.      Use a variety of sources (at least 3) to find information about the object’s major materials.

3.      Create a research “cube” and present to the class.

Manufactured: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manufacture

1 : something made from raw materials by hand or by machinery

2   a: the process of making wares by hand or by machinery especially when carried on systematically     

        with division of labor

     b: a productive industry using mechanical power and machinery

3 : the act or process of producing something

 

5 sides of your cube will cover different areas of research about your object.

v  Function: what does it do? What is it used for?

v  History of the object: discovered by? First made and used? Changes over time with the help of technology?

v  Major materials that make up the object.

v  Why these materials were chosen: what properties make them good for making the object?

v  Origin of one major material: what is the raw material that it comes from? Where is it found, and what processes does it undergo to become useable?

On this paper, include your bibliography. This should be a list of at least 3 sources you used to find information about your object. You can use 1 internet resource, 1 book, magazine or newspaper, and 1 reference book/encyclopedia.

Bibliography:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

	4	3	2	1	0
Function	what does it do? What is it used for? Extra details/diagrams provided.	what does it do? What is it used for?	1 of 2 required parts missing or unclear.	Function of object unclear	missing
History of the object	discovered by? First made and used? Changes over time with the help of technology? Other interesting info. or details included.	discovered by? First made and used? Changes over time with the help of technology?	1-2 of 3 required parts missing or unclear.	History of object incomplete.	missing
Major materials that make up the object	Major materials that make up the object. Extra details provided.	Major materials that make up the object.	Some materials are listed, but not explained.	Major materials are not listed or explained.	missing
Why these materials were chosen	what properties make them good for making the object? Several scientific reasons are explained with detail.	what properties make them good for making the object? Some scientific reasons are explained.	Properties of the materials are unclear or hard to understand. Science reasons are not provided.	A few properties are listed but not explained.	missing
Origin of one major material	what is the raw material that it comes from? Where is it found, and what processes does it undergo to become useable? Geographic locations identified and processes explained.	what is the raw material that it comes from? Where is it found, and what processes does it undergo to become useable?	1-2 of 3 required parts missing or unclear.	Origin of one material incomplete.	missing
Bibliography	At least 3 different sources are listed correctly on bibliography page with zero errors.	At least 3 different sources are listed correctly on bibliography page with one error.	2 different sources are listed correctly on bibliography page or 2-3 errors.	1 source listed or 4-5 errors.	missing
Illustrations	Pictures and/or diagrams are original, neat and include color. Extra time and care is clearly evident.	Pictures and/or diagrams are original, neat and include color.	Pictures and/or diagrams are original but lack neatness or color.	Pictures and/or diagrams are not original, neat or colored.	missing
Spelling and punctuation	0 errors	1-2 errors	3-4 errors	5-6 errors	7+ errors
Design and creativity	The cube is well constructed, complete on all 5 sides, and shows creativity.	The cube is complete on all 5 sides, and shows creativity.	The cube is mostly complete on all 5 sides, and shows some creativity.	The cube is incomplete on all 5 sides or lacks creativity.	The cube is incomplete and lacks creativity.
Presentation	Object information is explained in a clear speaking voice and eye contact is made with the audience. It is obvious that the student rehearsed.	Object information is explained in a clear speaking voice and eye contact is made with the audience.	Object information is explained but speaking voice or eye contact with the audience could improve.	Explanation is unclear or incomplete. Student seems unprepared.	Student did not present.

Solid, Liquid, Gas.....oh my!

How are your "Phase Change" Cornell Notes?
Do you have 3 additional questions about them, and answers on the left-side page in complete sentences?

What did you predict the temperature readings would show during phase changes?

Hello Again!!!  What a crazy, crazy week...no school, no activites!

I am glad to be back at CMS and hope you are too!  We have such an opportunity now to study solids, liquids and gases, as they relate to the wildfires! My favorite word this week ... "PARTICULATES!!"

Get ready to research and analyze wildfire issues, and come up with strategies and solutions to deal with air quality concerns and other environmental problems!!!  

YEAHHH SCIENCE!!

Welcome Back!!
The first 3 days of school were great! I am so excited for the year and ready for SCIENCE!!!!!

We are learning how to use Cornell Notes in our science notebooks, making them more interactive and useful.

Parents: Ask your kids about Cornell Notes...pretty cool!

This week will focus on a practice lab, some new vocabulary, and group work. :-)

Final 4th Quarter Project:

We had the opportunity to see “Worldwide Skies (in the planetarium)” from the Pacific Science Center.

You will be choosing 3 constellations to research and explore.

For each constellation, you will need to:

·         Create a poster, model or some kind of visual display (this display can include all 3).

·         Describe or map where it is in the night sky in May or June).

·         Explain the history and beliefs according to at least 1 culture or group of people.

·         Present your project to your class in a creative/interactive way.

Grading:	4 – above and beyond expectations	3 – expectations met at 8th grade level	2 – expectations partially met, but below 8th grade level	1 – expectations not met, far below 8th grade level
Visual Display	The visual display is large enough to be clear, includes unique detail and was well-planned.	The visual display is large enough to be clear, includes some detail and was well-planned.	The visual display is too small to be clear, lacks detail and was not well-planned.	The visual display is small, lacks detail and appears unfinished.
Description or Map of location in the sky	Writing or diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and add to the reader's understanding of all 3.	Writing or diagrams and illustrations are accurate and add to the reader's understanding of all 3.	Writing or diagrams and illustrations are not neat and accurate and sometimes add to the reader's understanding of 2-3.	Writing or diagrams and illustrations are missing, not accurate OR do not add to the reader's understanding.
History and Beliefs of at least 1 culture or group of people for each constellation	Information clearly relates to history and beliefs. It includes several supporting details and/or examples for each.	Information clearly relates to history and beliefs. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples for each.	Information clearly relates to history and beliefs. No details and/or examples are given.	Information has little or nothing to do with history and beliefs.
Creative/Interactive presentation to the class	Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience, is creative and makes learning fun/active.	Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience, is creative and covers the information.	Uses most vocabulary appropriate for the audience, but lacks creativity or doesn’t cover information.	Uses several words or phrases that are not understood by the audience, and is not creative or fun.
Spelling and Punctuation	0 errors	1-3 errors	4-6 errors	7+ errors
Neatness and Effort	Wow!	Good	Needs work	Below 8th level

    Project Rubric = _____/24 points, + 6 point bonus if done on time = __________/30

M...S...P!!!  It's time to show what you know about Science!!
You can do it!!
Be confident!!
I believe in you!!!!!