Student Designed Project
Overview: If a science-related topic interests you but does not fit into any style of project already laid out, then, design your own. This may relate to a medication or illness you have encountered in some way, a unique career interest, a laboratory practical you would like to perform with available chemicals and supervision at school, etc.
Process:
Step 1: Discuss your idea with your teacher and prepare a proposal for approval. Estimate about $200 per hour outside of class worked when suggesting a fee.
Step 2: Decide how you would like to present your findings – as a poster, PowerPoint presentation, oral presentation, written summary etc.
Step 3: Submit a proposal and include details about your project design, including, how you will present your information and where you will collect your data.
Step 4: Perform research on your element and compile your findings in the presentation style of your choice (pending approval).
Step 5: If you need to schedule time to present in class, plan a date to be put on the class schedule with the teacher.
Step 6: Submit your project on time.
Deliverables: Cover Page, Approved Proposal, Written report 2-3 pages OR a PowerPoint presentation of 7 or more slides OR create a poster that visually and textually captures the important aspects of your element.
Fee: $varies [Consultant-Based Learning: Dollars Equate to Class Points/Credit]
Other helpful suggestions: Select a topic of your choice that drives you to be motivated and interested in the topic. Some examples of previous student designed projects include, studies about albuterol (asthma medication), aspirin, breast cancer, autism, hydrogen fuel cells, the phospholipids bi-layer (cell membrane), effects of a narcotic on the body, genetics, tires in car racing, “white gold” and more. Use your imagination and talk to your teacher to brainstorm ideas if you are having trouble coming up with a topic. There is a molecule or chemical principal that is encountered by most all on a daily basis.
Process:
Step 1: Discuss your idea with your teacher and prepare a proposal for approval. Estimate about $200 per hour outside of class worked when suggesting a fee.
Step 2: Decide how you would like to present your findings – as a poster, PowerPoint presentation, oral presentation, written summary etc.
Step 3: Submit a proposal and include details about your project design, including, how you will present your information and where you will collect your data.
Step 4: Perform research on your element and compile your findings in the presentation style of your choice (pending approval).
Step 5: If you need to schedule time to present in class, plan a date to be put on the class schedule with the teacher.
Step 6: Submit your project on time.
Deliverables: Cover Page, Approved Proposal, Written report 2-3 pages OR a PowerPoint presentation of 7 or more slides OR create a poster that visually and textually captures the important aspects of your element.
Fee: $varies [Consultant-Based Learning: Dollars Equate to Class Points/Credit]
Other helpful suggestions: Select a topic of your choice that drives you to be motivated and interested in the topic. Some examples of previous student designed projects include, studies about albuterol (asthma medication), aspirin, breast cancer, autism, hydrogen fuel cells, the phospholipids bi-layer (cell membrane), effects of a narcotic on the body, genetics, tires in car racing, “white gold” and more. Use your imagination and talk to your teacher to brainstorm ideas if you are having trouble coming up with a topic. There is a molecule or chemical principal that is encountered by most all on a daily basis.