Available topics from our notebook:
150 point 7th Spring Semester Project chemistry, atoms and the periodic
table, plate tectonics, forces that
shape the Earth or rocks and
project! Board minerals.
Choose one from this category: Choose one from this category Choose one from this category
● Parody Song: Make a song based on any part of ● Create a list of 10 books or movies about ● Board Game: Must have 4 themed game
our chemistry, plate tectonics, volcanoes, going through the Earth. Choose one to pieces, at least 25 colored or thematic squares,
earthquakes, rocks/minerals or periodic table units. 20+ questions/activity cards on Earth’s interior,
Must write down the lyrics and the song must be study and tell all of the true and false
ideas. May be done in written (2+ pages) the periodic table, rocks/minerals or plate
performed in class or videoed and attached to
tectonics. Complete set of rules and be the size
assignment. Song must be at least 3 minutes long. or video form (3+ minutes). Solo
1-3 people of an open file folder or larger. Must be
● You be the person. Choose any of the presented or videoed and attached to
● 3-Act Play: Make a play about any part of our
three scientists that discovered what we assignment. 1-2 people
chemistry, plate tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes,
rocks/minerals or periodic table units (remember that know about plate tectonics. Must be ● Gameshow: Must have a host, be for 2-4
a play will have all spoken words and expected shown in class or videoed and attached contestants, at least one regular round and
actions listed in the play for each character in order, to assignment. 1-2 people bonus round, clear rules, 20+ questions based
it will also give the setting) 5-10 minutes long (this ● Volcano: build a realistic volcano and on the units in our notebook, and props may be
includes actually acting it out), should have used but are not required. Must be presented
props/costumes. Must be performed in class or cause it to erupt (supplies not provided
by the teacher). Minecraft allowed. This or videoed and attached to assignment. 1-2
videoed and attached to assignment.1-4 people
● 3+ Minute Skit: Create a skit based on any part of may be demonstrated in class or you people
our chemistry, plate tectonics, rocks/minerals, ● Create an experiment: Must have materials
may video the experiment and attach it to
volcanoes, earthquakes, or periodic table units. The needed (has to be available to 7th graders),
the assignment. 1-2 people step by step instructions (4 or more), lab sheet
skit must have an approved outline and be
performed or videoed and attached to assignment. ● Interactive Museum Exhibit about with 5+ questions for during the lab and 5+
1-4 people chemical and physical properties, the follow up/application questions. Must
● Research how plate tectonics have already various sections of the periodic table, demonstrate the experiment or video the
changed our lives and how it could possible shape testing minerals, or landforms created by experiment and attach it to assignment. 1-2
our future. Write a 2+ page essay or make a video
plate tectonics. 1-2 people click here for people
presenting what you learned, must be 3+ minutes.
1-2 people examples
● Free choice proposal (must be approved by Mrs. Dupre prior to creating
your idea.) May be used in any category
Rules
● You must choose a project from each column.
● Number of people allowed is listed with each project
● Videos must be attached to assignment, not emailed.
● If you work with a partner/group, you will have to fill out a partnership
evaluation for each partner for each project (10pts). These can be completed
on paper or using the final slides.
● You may work with people from other classes. If you do not have missing
work, this can be completed during 5th hour advisory or after school with their
parent’s permission.
Interactive Museum examples
Must have 6+ exhibits
with explanations.
Volcano
examples
Partner Evaluation Form ***If you are evaluating more than one partner
and/or used partners for multiple projects, make
copies of this slide before you begin.***
Project Name:
Partner’s Name:
Partner’s Score out of 10: /10
Evidence for the score I chose:
Any other information I should
consider?
Partner Evaluation Form ***If you are evaluating more than one partner
and/or used partners for multiple projects, make
copies of this slide before you begin.***
Project Name:
Partner’s Name:
Partner’s Score out of 10: /10
Evidence for the score I chose:
Any other information I should
consider?