Extra Credit

You have three opportunities during a nine week period to earn Extra Credit. Read a science related book or article and write a report. Follow the directions attached below. For full credit, you must follow the directions. No Reports accepted on week nine of the nine week period; reports must be turned in no later than week eight.
Bring in a display and report (to be read in front of class) for the classroom display case. You must sign up with the teacher for a week to bring in your display. See details below the Book report example.

Extra Credit book report

Bring in a display for the display case in the room with a detailed report that you will read out loud to the class. The display remains in the case for one week. IF YOU FORGET TO BRING IN YOUR DISPLAY, points will be deducted for each day LATE OFF YOUR CURRENT POINT STANDING!

* Display case can earn up to 10 extra bonus points. If you sign up for the display case, you need to be responsible and follow through. One Display per semester. Notify Mrs. Castner and she will schedule your time slot.

PLEASE print the report neatly or type the report double spaced with one inch margins. If typed, share with Mrs. Castner PLUS print out a copy to put in the case along with your display. Report in paragraphs using sentences. Report MUST INCLUDE ALL of THE FOLLOWING:

1, Where you collected, found, or acquired the collection.

2. Reason why you have this collection.

3. How the collection RELATES to any field of Science.

4. Are you still adding to this collection and why? If you aren’t, why not?

5. When did you start the collection, or how long did it take you to collect the item(s).

6. Any other detail(s) you would like to provide the class.