“Science is not about making predictions or performing experiments. Science is about explaining.” ― Bill Gaede
Process of Science 6th grade
Comic strips are fun and can be used to tell a story. In your first Science project of the year, you will explain the steps of the Scientific Method in cartoon form. In order to ensure your success in this project, you will first create a draft and submit it for XP points. Once approved (signed by you and me) you can get started on your final draft.
Success Checklist (your comic strip must):
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Be composed of at least 7 frames. These do not have to be all the same size or shape. Click here if you would like some templates
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Include original colored illustrations (hand drawn or computer generated), in each frame depicting the Scientific Method.
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Feature short captions underneath each picture (using complete sentences) that provide details about what is occurring within each frame. Note: You must type the captions.
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Include dialogue bubbles for the characters in your comic strip (show what they are saying or thinking).
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Be carefully cut from the original and affixed (frames in order) to an appropriate backing (poster paper, construction paper, etc.).
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Include the following terms in the frame captions (terms should be underlined or bolded):
1. Problem
2. Research
3. Hypothesis
4. Observe or observation
5. Analyze data or data analysis
6. Conclusion
7. Communicate your results
Submission XP:
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Both, the approved draft and the final, are submitted on the due date to the "pink bin" - 5 XP
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Picture of the final is uploaded to the Edmodo assignment - 5 XP
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Picture of the final is added to your reflection blog post - 5 XP are added to your blog for the week