Science

You have 2 Summer assingments

Complete both of the summer assingments listed here:

Scientific Sketching

Draw 4 scientific sketches that show motion. Create detailed work and write down descriptions that descibe motion.

Scientific Research

Research one of your favorite things to see how it relates to science. Use credible sources to create a short Google Slides Presentation.

Introduction to Scientific Sketching.pptx

Scientific Sketching

First Read the Introduction to Scientific Sketching by the California Academy of Sciences.

Complete 4 scientific sketches of something that is in motion.

Make sure to label the following:

- - Which direction is the movement in?
  - What is the speed of the object? (if you are unsure of a an exact number you can describe it.)
  - What caused the movement?

Here's an Example:

You can complete your sketches on any piece of paper but if you would like a template here is a document that you can print out: Click here

This scientific sketch follows almost all the guidelines in the reading except for which one?

The Science around you: Research

Science is all around us—even in the things we enjoy every day. For this summer assignment, you will choose a topic that interests you and investigate the science behind it.

Your goal is to answer this question: How does science explain something I love?

You will conduct research using at least 3 reliable sources and create a 5-slide presentation to share what you learned. Be ready to present when we get back to school!

Step 1: Choose a Topic

Select something you enjoy, use, watch, play, or are curious about.

Examples:

The science of soccer
The science of skateboarding
The science of video games
The science of music
The science of roller coasters
The science of dogs or cats
The science of makeup
The science of fireworks

You may choose another topic as long as it has a clear connection to science.

Step 2: Research Your Topic

Use at least three reliable sources to learn about your topic.

Acceptable Sources

Educational websites (.edu)
Government websites (.gov)
Museums
Scientific organizations
Science magazines and publications
Books

Sources NOT Allowed

Wikipedia
ChatGPT or other AI tools as a source
TikTok or Youtube Shorts

Step 3: Create a 5-Slide Presentation

Create your presentation using Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Canva.

Have 1 slide introducing your topic of choice.
Make at least 3 slides explaining how your topic relates to science (one slide for each source; make sure to add the link and title of your source!).
Make 1 conclusion slide with one thing that surprised you and two questions you still have.

Research Presentation template

Click the link in the photo to the left for a copy of a presentation template you can edit and fill in.

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