Today we are going to create our bibliography / works cited page for our paper.
Objectives:
Identify main sources for research paper (again)
Identify citation styles including MLA, APA, and Chicago
Create a works cited page for use with your paper
Main Sources for Creation
Easy Bibliography
Early Finishers:
Complete the test found at Illinois ISAT Science Practice 1. After finished, please identify your total score and concepts / questions that confused you below.
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.
Neurological Disorders
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
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:
- Does the general topic and experiment interest me?
- Can I remain focused on the topic / experiment for multiple weeks?
- Can I get the resources for the experiment?
- Do I understand or think I can learn the concepts behind the experiment?
- Can I explain the science and concepts behind the experiment to someone who might not understand?
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
First, you will be research various genetic disorders / mutations that can occur in a human being. Today we learned the general term "mutation" in relation to DNA and genetics. After today's activity, we will use our text to find out more information on mutations.
1) Click on the following: Genetic Disorders - University of Utah
2) Follow the requirements given to you on your packet. You will use the link above to fill out information.
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Once Finished we will start our GRN
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Additional Links: Check out the following site --> Human Genome Search, while you might not understand 100%, you will be able to see how genes are coded with the four basic molecules ATCG.
Use the link below to research different inventions.
1) Make sure you right click (Two Finger Click) and open the link in a new tab or window so you can go back and forth.
2) You will select one invention from each section:
3) You will select at least 8 total inventions and explain what was innovative using the main sheet given to you.
Time Science Inventions
It's time again for NWEA Testing. During the Week of 5/14/2012 We will be reviewing concepts from this year and reviewing minerals and the rock cycle.
Below is a form where you can post questions about certain topics we went over this year. I will post answers here and we will also review in class.
