Remember to check with me if your idea is not one of the examples, and turn them in Early!!!

OUTSIDE ADVENTURES

Honors Biology

Miss. Biggerstaff

http://sites.google.com/site/missbiggerstaff

Your grade will be based upon the following:

Proof of completion

Fulfillment of requirements

Safety First! Outside Adventures must also be approved by your parents/guardians and a responsible adult must be present with you for safety reasons.

Note: please have me approve outside Adventures before you complete them.

Semester 2 Due Dates:

                      Jan 30(Fri)

Feb 27 (Fri)

March 27 (Fri)

May 15 (Fri)

Examples

Field Trip

You may visit a place such as the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Birch Aquarium, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Chula Vista Nature Center, Mission Trails Regional Park Visitors Center, Natural History Museum, Museum of Man, Santee Lakes Reclamation Center, Cuyamaca State Park, etc.

In order to earn full credit for a Field Trip outside adventure you must provide the following:

1. A written description of what you did including at least 30 facts/things you learned pertaining to biology / science, or a combination of facts with a summary of what you did.

2. photographs of you in action.

3. A signature (or an official stamp) from a ranger, manager, tour guide, etc.

4. A signed note from the adult (parent/guardian) in charge stating that you had permission to complete the outside adventure and that you behaved in a responsible manner.

Environmental Cleanup

must be hosted by an approved organization.

Examples of web-sites to look at

-County of S.D. Parks & Recreation:

http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/

-Bureau of Land Management: http://www.blm.gov/nhp/index.htm

-I Love a Clean San Diego: http://ilacsd.org/get_involved/volunteer.html

-American Sand Association: http://www.americansandassociation.org/

-United Desert Gateway: http://www.uniteddesertgateway.org

-San Diego Coastkeeper: http://www.sdbaykeeper.org/content/programs/beachClean/overview.cfm

-Surfrider Foundation: http://www.surfridersd.org/beachcleanups.php

Fundraising Walk/Run

You may participate in an event to raise money for causes such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, autism, AIDS, heart disease, etc. (Health)

In order to earn full credit for the above outside adventures you must provide the following:

1. A short written description of what you did.

2. a photograph of you in action

3. A signature from an adult: parent, ranger, event coordinator, or other official leader of the activity.

Book Report

See your teacher for an approved list of books! Note this is a reading, NOT and academic book (over 150 pages…)

Required for Full Credit:

1. Handwritten, legible, detailed summary of the book.

Make sure to include a paragraph about how the material relates to biology / science, and Include at least one paragraph describing your personal opinion of the book. Reference of the book (So I can find it)

Research Project

You may complete a research project of your choice.

Some examples are: an endangered species, a contagious disease, a genetic disorder, a medical condition, an environmental issue. Required for Full Credit:

1. Prior approval from your teacher

2. At least 4 reputable sources with full bibliographic information. Sources may include valid web pages, books, scientific journals, personal interviews with doctor or other specialists.

Write for a person who knows nothing about your subject, include an overview of the subject, and specific information from each reference that you used, also make sure to include a description of why you chose this topic.