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Student create a blue print of an apartment building that spans all layers of Earth's atmosphere. Consideration must be taken so that the building levels can survive the varying conditions in each layer. Students must then present their proposed apartment to the future occupants (classmates) for review and questioning. Includes rubric and student checklist.

Students learn about the life cycle of stars by creating a baby book for a new born star that traces its life cycle from birth until death. The "family tree" of stars is also explored so students are exposed to different type of stars. The preview file shows a fill in the blank version of the family tree page of the book that could be used instead of having students create their own page.

Students research the different types of telescopes and create a booklet or PowerPoint advertising each type. A modified version of the project is also available for purchase for students with special needs. Grading rubric is included.

Students create a poster advertisement and paragraph or skit supporting and explaining the theories of one ancient astronomer. A rubric is included. The participation section of the rubric is to be used with the "Group Project Contribution Feedback Rubric" (also available for purchase) which allows students to provide feedback on the exact work each group member did.

Student teams research and present information on Angiosperms, Gymnosperms, Ferns, or Moss plant groups and the function of stems, roots, leaves, and seeds. Includes rubric and student timeline for work.

Students create a news program by taking on the role of air masses and their characteristics.

Student design their own roller coaster and keep track of the their design process using daily journal entries. A grading rubric and design constraints are included.

Lab collects particles in the air to be viewed under a microscope. Based on data students make inferences about the air quality around them and how weather can affect air quality.

Students research organelles and cell parts and create commercials to try to "cell" the class on why their cell part is the most important. Includes rubric.

Lab sheet for students to create a lab report; can be used as scaffolding or guided practice for students to create independent lab reports

Students look at examples of heterogenous and homogenous mixtures to develop their own working definitions.

Not all viruses are harmful and scary! Students create their own virus and choose the type of cell the virus infects and whether the virus has RNA or DNA as the genetic material. Students also create symptoms for their virus and show the steps of active or hidden virus infection.

The lab guides students to create their own investigation to explore fermentation in yeast.

Students create an analogy and 3D model to represent cell organelles. Rubric included.

Bingo boards for students to fill and vocabulary clues

Fill in skeleton notes on sound's speed, elasticity, density, loudness, pitch, and the doppler effect. Answer Key included.

This project has been modified for students with special learning needs. The original project is also listed for purchase.

Sheet for students to keep track of their grades using a point system. Also includes instructions for students to calculate their overall grade. Perfect for student portfolios.