Overview
A successful science project can be one of the most rewarding and memorable experiences in the junior high student's career. Ideally it brings the power of the scientific method to bear upon a point of interest in the student's own world. This step-by-step method shepherds young scientists through the daunting thickets of experimental research. It provides clear guidance through a five month process of exploration, discovery, choice, experimentation, analysis and display. Not only do students come to a first-hand appreciation for the sound rational basis of the scientific method, but they also grow through the trials and triumphs of devising and executing a long-term project.
Resources:
Lesson Sequence: Download PDF
Science Research Paper: Download PDF
Statistical Analysis: Download PDF
Unit Grading: Download PDF
Lessons in Non-Violence: Download PDF
Demonstration Powerpoint: Download Powerpoint