The document outlines steps and criteria for completing an interdisciplinary science project. It provides a 7 step process that includes choosing topics and group members, defining the subject, selecting and evaluating sources, analyzing information scientifically, distributing tasks among group members, executing tasks, and presenting the project. It also includes criteria for evaluating projects based on applying the scientific method, written reflection, charts, models, and presentations.
1. Interdisciplinary Science Project
“Every great advance in science has issued from
a new audacity of imagination.”
John Dewey
PATHFINDER
Here below are some useful guidelines that will help you complete
your science projects successfully… Be wise to use them!
Work Well!!!
Task Date Due : Self Check
Week of …
Step 1 Choose group members and
estimate topic of preference.
(done with the help of a
computer session)
Step2 Define the subject.
(submit the topics by filling
the proposal form)
Step3 Select and evaluate the
source (Librarians` guide)
Step4 Read and analyze the
information
scientifically(based on
knowledge in chemistry,
biology, and physics if
needed)
Step5 Distribute the tasks /group
members.
Step6 Execute tasks
Step7 Presentations
2. Criteria (1pt /criteria ) Auto Checklist
Application of scientific method
1-Is the idea of the project creative at
their age level
2- Are the information and materials
complete in the projects final form?
3-Are the items used within the
student’s level of understanding?
4- Does the project follow the scientific
method?
5-Did the student relate the scientific
topic to everyday life issues?
Written reflection
1-Organized.(introduction; application;
related technological development)
2-Clear language.
3-Thoroughness.
Chart
1- Attractive and artistic.
2-Clarity.
3-Thoroughness.
Model
1-Creativity.
2- Attractive and artistic.
3- Relevancy to topic.
4- Labeled.
Presentation
1- Attractive and artistic.
2- Questions answered clearly.
3- Proper use of scientific language.
4- Student self confident.
5- All project content understood by
people without the need of scientific
background.
