Current Applications in Science
Objective: Conduct and present research on recent scientific ideas, discoveries, or technologies. Use APA format and
credible sources.
SOL BIO.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by
planning and conducting investigations in which
j)
Research utilizes scientific literature;
m)
Current applications of biological concepts are used
YOUR JOB!!!
So many new and innovative ideas and technologies appear all the time that it would take an army of
people to keep up with them.
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Pick a “new” scientific idea, discovery, or technology you’re interested in.
Present what you learned in a format of your choice in a formal APA formatted scientific paper.
Paper must be typed.
Need ideas to get started…..
Try Discover magazine, “Top 100 Stories in Science”, http://discovermagazine.com/
Try researching an article that outlines a scientific experiment. Analyze the experimental design, identifying the
independent variable, dependent variable, control, constants, hypothesis, observations, and conclusions. Also, you could
describe future experiments that could be done based on the article.
The following website can also give great search engines and credible websites to do more research to find an
article. http://blogs.spsk12.net/lhs_mediacenter/
Follow the APA science formatting guide to complete this paper. If you have any questions please ask.
Rubric for APA Current Applications in Science
Section of Paper
Possible Points
A. Cover Page
5
B. Summary and Background
15
C. Type of Research
15
D. Scientific Investigation
15
E. Relevance
15
F. Reference
15
G. Correct APA Format
10
H. Grammar (Past tense)
10
Earned Points
Current Applications in Science
Objective: Conduct and present research on recent scientific ideas, discoveries, or technologies. Use APA format and
credible sources.
SOL BIO.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by
planning and conducting investigations in which
j)
Research utilizes scientific literature;
m)
Current applications of biological concepts are used
YOUR JOB!!!
So many new and innovative ideas and technologies appear all the time that it would take an army of
people to keep up with them.



Pick a “new” scientific idea, discovery, or technology you’re interested in.
Present what you learned in a format of your choice in a formal APA formatted scientific paper.
Paper must be typed.
Need ideas to get started…..
Try Discover magazine, “Top 100 Stories in Science”, http://discovermagazine.com/
Try researching an article that outlines a scientific experiment. Analyze the experimental design, identifying the
independent variable, dependent variable, control, constants, hypothesis, observations, and conclusions. Also, you could
describe future experiments that could be done based on the article.
The following website can also give great search engines and credible websites to do more research to find an
article. http://blogs.spsk12.net/lhs_mediacenter/
Follow the APA science formatting guide to complete this paper. If you have any questions please ask.
Rubric for APA Current Applications in Science
Section of Paper
Possible Points
A. Cover Page
5
B. Summary and Background
15
C. Type of Research
15
D. Scientific Investigation
15
E. Relevance
15
F. Reference
15
G. Correct APA Format
10
H. Grammar (Past tense)
10
Earned Points