Research Project - Independent Enrichment Activity
STEM "Most Wanted" Wall
Teacher Directions: Please read through the assignment below with your student(s). Students can then do the project in the Learning Commons/Makerspace or classroom. (It can be an independent portfolio activity - to be done at school.)
Students:
--Choose and research a scientist or mathematician from the links below (or another interesting scientist).
--Create a Most Wanted poster and digital presentation about the person's contributions to the world. You will display your poster in the Learning Commons with a QR code linking it to your presentation.
This project will involve research, a high level of understanding of the material, and your creativity!
1- Explore these sources to help you choose your scientist or mathematician:
Kids InfoBits in the Cobb Digital Library:
https://go.gale.com/ps/browseSubCategory?subCategory=Scientists+and+Inventors&userGroupName=cobb90289&inPS=true&prodId=ITKE&category=Technology
Famous Scientists in DK Findout in the Cobb Digital Library
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/science/famous-scientists/
https://www.ducksters.com/biography/scientists/scientists_and_inventors.php
https://www.famousscientists.org/list/
2- Click Here to find Sources and Tips to research your scientist and mathematician.
3. Do you need to print these to plan your project?
4. Review the Requirements for the Most Wanted Poster and decide how you will present your information (SWAY or MS WORD "more templates").
Check Off the Items as You Complete Them
____ 8 ½ x 11 Sheet of Paper
____ Large Photograph in Center
____ First Name and Last Name
____ Birth Date / Date of Death
____ Place of Birth
____ Information about Education
____ Where the Scientist Did His/Her Work
____ What the Scientist is Wanted For (Contribution)
____ A QR Code for Your Video That People Can Use to See Your Work
____ Your Name in the Lower Right Corner
Requirements for the Sway or Word Template Presentation
Check Off the Items as You Complete Them
____ Introduction to Your Scientist (Brief Biography)
____ Clear Explanation of Your Scientist’s Contribution (Teach It to Us)
____ Appropriate Backgrounds for the Sway Pages
____ Images to Support Your Sway Pages
____ Use of Music that is Appropriate for the Scientist or the Content
____ Interesting Facts / Anecdote (Humorous Short Story)
____ A Famous Quotation with Explanation
____ Bibliography (3 sources in 3rd, 4 sources in 4th, and 5 sources in 5th) Would love to see different types of sources.
STEM "Most Wanted" Wall
Teacher Directions: Please read through the assignment below with your student(s). Students can then do the project in the Learning Commons/Makerspace or classroom. (It can be an independent portfolio activity - to be done at school.)
Students:
--Choose and research a scientist or mathematician from the links below (or another interesting scientist).
--Create a Most Wanted poster and digital presentation about the person's contributions to the world. You will display your poster in the Learning Commons with a QR code linking it to your presentation.
This project will involve research, a high level of understanding of the material, and your creativity!
1- Explore these sources to help you choose your scientist or mathematician:
Kids InfoBits in the Cobb Digital Library:
https://go.gale.com/ps/browseSubCategory?subCategory=Scientists+and+Inventors&userGroupName=cobb90289&inPS=true&prodId=ITKE&category=Technology
Famous Scientists in DK Findout in the Cobb Digital Library
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/science/famous-scientists/
https://www.ducksters.com/biography/scientists/scientists_and_inventors.php
https://www.famousscientists.org/list/
2- Click Here to find Sources and Tips to research your scientist and mathematician.
3. Do you need to print these to plan your project?
4. Review the Requirements for the Most Wanted Poster and decide how you will present your information (SWAY or MS WORD "more templates").
Check Off the Items as You Complete Them
____ 8 ½ x 11 Sheet of Paper
____ Large Photograph in Center
____ First Name and Last Name
____ Birth Date / Date of Death
____ Place of Birth
____ Information about Education
____ Where the Scientist Did His/Her Work
____ What the Scientist is Wanted For (Contribution)
____ A QR Code for Your Video That People Can Use to See Your Work
____ Your Name in the Lower Right Corner
Requirements for the Sway or Word Template Presentation
Check Off the Items as You Complete Them
____ Introduction to Your Scientist (Brief Biography)
____ Clear Explanation of Your Scientist’s Contribution (Teach It to Us)
____ Appropriate Backgrounds for the Sway Pages
____ Images to Support Your Sway Pages
____ Use of Music that is Appropriate for the Scientist or the Content
____ Interesting Facts / Anecdote (Humorous Short Story)
____ A Famous Quotation with Explanation
____ Bibliography (3 sources in 3rd, 4 sources in 4th, and 5 sources in 5th) Would love to see different types of sources.