TASK 2: Present Background research and maintain your project materials

This will be graded by STEM teacher

STEP 1-Prepare "Background Research"

Should include 4 parts:

Big Picture: Think of this as the main idea of your project. What is your topic? It could be something like pressure, motion, cells, or polymers. Instead of writing long sentences, list keywords that help you understand your topic better. It’s like making a list of ingredients before cooking.

Principles and Concepts: Identify the main principles or concepts your project covers, like Pascal’s principle, the law of inertia, torque, osmosis, or reaction rates. Explain each principle or concept briefly in one or two sentences. Think of it as giving a quick summary of the rules of a game.

Keywords and Units: List the important words and units of measurement you’ll use often in your research. It’s like knowing the key terms and measurements for a science experiment.

Figures: Include any important formulas, charts, graphs, or chemical reactions related to your project. This is similar to having a cheat sheet with all the important math or science facts you need.

STEP 2-Present your background research to your STEM teacher

Option 1: In-Person Presentation: Schedule a visit with your teacher to present your background research. Your teacher might post a schedule, so be responsible and manage your time well to fit into their timetable.

Option 2: Email Submission: You can also send your background research via email. If your teacher thinks your research is good, you might not need to present it in person. However, if needed, your teacher might ask you to come in and present it.

STEP 3-Take notes on feedback

Write down the feedback your teacher gives you. This feedback and your background research will be very important for the next part of your assignment, so keep them safe, like saving important documents.

STEP 4-Check materials

If All Materials Are Available:

• Gather all your materials and put them in a box.

• Remember where your teacher allows you to store the box.

• Learn how to use all the materials and make sure nothing is missing. Think of it as checking all your tools before starting a DIY project.

If Materials Are Not Available:

• Make a list of all the materials you need.

• Find out when the materials will be available. If they’ve been ordered but haven’t arrived, check with your teacher for the expected arrival date.

If You Are Doing a Construction Project or Home Experiment:

• Ensure you have all the materials needed or a plan to get them soon. This is like making sure you have all the ingredients before starting a recipe.