Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Useful Research Links Shared by Mr. Dunn:

Cincinnati Public Library Research Database 

Google Scholar

How to Cite Using MLA Formatting

Wikipedia – remember to only use this site to find more sources!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Physical Science AA: Science Biography Research Assignment

Project Learning Objectives:
• To understand how the time period in which a scientist lives influences the development of scientific discoveries and advancement.
• To learn how to properly use the internet as a reliable source for information.
• To communicate and collaborate with other ninth grade students from Norwood High School (NHS) and the School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA).

Each student will do the following:
1. Choose a scientist from a specific time period (i.e. the Enlightenment Era).
2. Use reliable sources to collect data about the scientist, the context of the time period in which the scientist lived, and the science/invention/discovery for which the scientist is known.
3. Answer specific questions about their scientist using the data that has been collected.
4. Create a website (blog site) about their particular scientist.
5. Come up with 5 images or “icons” that represent their scientist.
6. Participate in an online discussion with other “scientists” and “artists” from the same particular time period. (You will be asked to “discuss” or dialogue on specific topics as your scientist, using your understanding of the thinking of the time and the individual’s beliefs and knowledge to develop your responses.)