Friday, March 13, 2015

Extra Credit Projects-due Friday, March 20--all projects will be graded on neatness, completeness and accuracy

If you are currently in Science:

1.  Complete a Science experiment.  You must follow all steps of the Scientific method and have a visual (three sided presentation boards work well for this)...ideas are easy to find if you google, "Easy Science experiments for kids"
2.  Create a 3D model of the Solar System.  Must be labeled and include a write up explaining your model.
3.  Create a terrarium or ecosystem using a small plastic container such as a plastic two liter bottle.
4.  Complete a biography or a famous scientist.  This should include a visual of some sort, like a poster.



If you are currently in Va Studies:

1.  Complete a model of a typical American Indian home from the time of Jamestown or a model of Jamestown fort.  This must include a write up explaining what you created.
2.  Create a 3D map of VA showing all the regions and the important products and industries there.
3.  Dress up as an Indian or colonist.  Write a journal entry about a day in your life.
4.  Write a biography of a famous Virginia from the Jamestown era.  Using an empty plastic bottle, decorate the bottle to look like the person.

pinterest.com is a great place for projects ideas