JH Earth & Space Sciences Research Project Overview

 You are becoming a scientist and designer.

• Panicking is not rational at this point because I haven't given you details; this document is an overview.
• Your job is to research a real scientific topic, then show your understanding by creating an infographic.

• This project is to be done independently, which means you are responsible for your individual work.
  • It is not independent in the sense of “figure it out by yourself.”  
  • ​I will be teaching and supporting - every step of the way - that’s why I’m here.
• Each section must be completed and approved before moving on.
• Make bulleted lists throughout the planning process - this is what I will be checking.
  • No, you can’t use your planning documents as your final project.
  • No, I will not answer your question right now because I know what you're going to ask; your answers are going to come out of my mouth organically if you're paying attention.​

Purpose

• Explain a real scientific idea clearly.
• Show how scientists learned about it.
• Use evidence from reliable sources.
• Create a model that represents how something works.
• Connect science to the real world.

Before you create, be able to:

• Identify key science vocabulary surrounding your topic.
• Explain how scientists know what they know.
• Make connections to real life.
• Follow your Project Planning Checklist.
• Once all sections are approved, you will unlock the build phase.

Your poster must:

• Have a rough draft on normal paper - brainstorm where items will fit on the poster. 
• Represent a scientific process or structure.
• Be accurate, not just decorative. 
• Help someone else understand the science.
• Match what you researched.

Your model must:

• Represent the scientific process or structure that you researched.
• Be accurate, not just decorative.
• Be able to help someone else understand your area of expertise.