Mr. Furlan Sci.

Lab Exercises, Assignments, and Additional Supports.

Tasks 10/29/2012

Happy Monday.

Objectives for today:
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  • Identify areas of improvement for my research paper based on teacher comments.
  • Work on structure of paper. 

Note - Use the sources from last week to find more information. Remember to follow the given structure for the paper! Click on the speech bubble inside of Microsoft Word to see teacher comments on how to fix your paper.



Early Finishers Can Complete the Google Docs Form below based on the following article.

Neurological Disorders 
You are to choose at least 3 neurological disorders and identify the traits of each disorder through paraphrasing or the use of quotations.

Main Assignment

Tuesday 10/16/2012: Research Materials

Today we will be using various materials to identify proper research sources for use with your paper. 

First, one source that is not allowed is: WIKIPEDIA. While you may go to Wikipedia to read about information or a topic, you must use the sources that Wikipedia used to write their article.

Where to find good sources? 

There's much more than Google's basic search engine out there to help you find sources. The internet is a wonderful tool if you know how to use it correctly. You can even view online ebooks for research!

1) Chicago Public Library has an online database full of 1000 of research articles to use. Simple use the link below:

Chicago Public Library Research Online

2) Google Books Online Database:

Google Books Database Topics



3) For more simplistic definitions of how certain things work use the website below:

How Stuff Works




Main Assignment

SFD1: Science Fair Topic Selection / Analysis

Today 10/9/2012 we will be analyzing various topics that can be applied towards your science fair project!

You have already received the Junior Academy Science Fair Packet. Remember to look at the due dates for each part of your projects. Additionally, make sure you are aware of the total requirements for choosing a project / topic.

Getting Started with a topic: "MY TOPIC" 3rd Page in packet. By the end of class you should be able to identify your general topic and perhaps your actual experiment. However, take your time looking at possible projects. Think to yourself:

  1. Does the general topic and experiment interest me?
  2. Can I remain focused on the topic / experiment for multiple weeks?
  3. Can I get the resources for the experiment?
  4. Do I understand or think I can learn the concepts behind the experiment?
  5. Can I explain the science and concepts behind the experiment to someone who might not understand?

For Topics and Links. All links are accessible outside of the school's network. There is no immediate need to write down the URLs for the sites given to you since you can access it from --> furlanscience.blogspot.com 

 General Forms:

 Experimental Design Form (.DOC)

Topic Selection / Exploration:

Science Buddies Topic Selection Wizard: Click Here

General Science Fair Projects (By Topic): Click Here

Education.com Science Fair Projects: Click Here

Main Assignment