7th & 8th Grade
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Students are required to complete points (for each quarter) from the following menu.
Students will earn these points by selecting activities that suit their interests, learning style, and time available to complete the activities as well as desired grade from the levels of learning.
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Include:
Your Name
Module Topic
Class Period
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color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>Extra Credit available (not to
exceed 20 points per module)<o:p></o:p>
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<span style='font-size:10.0pt;
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90-100 points<o:p></o:p>
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80-89 points<o:p></o:p>
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70-79 points<o:p></o:p>
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Work must include:
Name
Module Topic
Class Period
Challenger (50 points) Level 5 <o:p></o:p>
Build a Model or Diorama<o:p></o:p>
Model -3D showing the parts of something or<o:p></o:p>
Diorama- box with module topic items with scenery in background (not drawings glued to a box)<o:p></o:p>
Must relate to an activity from the selected module<o:p></o:p>
Model must be done neatly and be made of materials other than paper<o:p></o:p>
Model must clearly show material learned.<o:p></o:p>
Model must show time invested (suitable for display)<o:p></o:p>
Oral Defense is required- use vocabulary terms in defense.<o:p></o:p>
Write an Essay
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Essay must be specifically related to the module selected
Inderline Vocabulary terms<o:p></o:p>
5 paragraphs with 5-7 sentences (follow Language Arts expectations)<o:p></o:p>
Must include facts learned from module as well as student thoughts<o:p></o:p>
Spelling and grammar checked<o:p></o:p>
2-3 sources sited.<o:p></o:p>
Career Exploration
Complete the Career Enrichment worksheet and write an Essay as described above
Instructional Pod Cast or Video for an Activity <o:p></o:p>
Must pre arrange to use technical devices or use your own<o:p></o:p>
Activity must be one from the selected module (clearly identified in the podcast)<o:p></o:p>
Instructions must follow the module’s instructions (clarification encouraged)<o:p></o:p>
The entire activity described should be able to be completed by following podcast <o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p>
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Create a Poem, Song or Illustrated story (can be done in PowerPoint)<o:p></o:p>
Song lyrics are written in verses<o:p></o:p>
Writing must include 7+ vocabulary terms from module selected or get a non-vocabulary idea approved by the teacher.
For credit underline the key words and facts.<o:p></o:p>
Vocabulary terms must be used according to correct definitions<o:p></o:p>
Poem should follow a specific type of poetry style<o:p></o:p>
Material must be directly related to the module topic<o:p></o:p>
Wording must demonstrate knowledge of module selected.
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<o:p></o:p><o:p> Illustrated definitions</o:p><o:p>
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Define words in PowerPoint and include pictures and explanations of how the picture relates to the term
PPT Summary Do after completing session #7 Vocabulary must be included!
7-10 slides describing each of the session activities in the selected module (1 slide per session)
or
7-10 slides detailing one session requiring an assessment, include materials and instructions necessary to complete that session
Give special attention to one activity telling why it is important to now and something about what you learned
For each activity described, include material needed- include an appropriate graphic on each slide
Describe how each activity supports the module learning experience (why did the module have you do the activity?)
Module Website List
Module WEbsites are fun interactive activities reinforcing what has been learned in the module.
Module Links sorted alphabetically by Module topic.
Agriculture Soils
Soil Safari
Geo-Mysteries
Aquaculture
Astronomy
Biotech (CSI)
Uncover bone fragments and artifacts at three Neanderthal excavation sites, then step into the morass known as archeological interpretation.
Using an interactive family tree, find out why mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is so useful to forensic scientists.
Learn what information can be gleaned from a burial site -- in this case that of an ancient, high-ranking Thai woman.
CNC (Manufacturing)
Clothing Care
Early Childhood Development
Electricity
Environmental Issues
Fitness and Health
Flight
Food Science
Genetics
Find out about DNA fingerprinting as you try to solve the case of the licked lollipop.
Uncover bone fragments and artifacts at three Neanderthal excavation sites, then step into the morass known as archeological interpretation.
Using an interactive family tree, find out why mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is so useful to forensic scientists.
Learn what information can be gleaned from a burial site -- in this case that of an ancient, high-ranking Thai woman.
Heart Fitness
Horticulture
Interior Design
LASERS
Microwave Cooking and Nutrition
Orientation
Plants
Practical Skills
Research and Design (engineering)
Robotics
Rocketry & Space