Third Quarter Science Project Choices- Choose only one project (see attached or website for
specific requirements) Rubrics will be posted on the website no later than Tuesday night, February
22. Students may do extra projects for extra test grades.
http://princeave.org/classes/jessica-simon/
Projects are due on March 10th. They will be displayed in the hallway for two weeks. Students are
welcome to turn projects in early.
Posters
1. Make a poster about the five ways weathering can happen
2. Make a poster about the five ways erosion can happen
3. Make a poster about two of the fast changes
Model
1. Make a model of a landform
Make and Observe
1. Make your own barometer and observe for one week
2. Make your own rain gauge and observe for one week
3. Compare evaporation in a warm place and a cool place
Posters
*All posters should include resources, which specifically tell where the information came from.
1. Make a poster about the five ways weathering can happen
Poster should include all five ways weathering can happen, with a picture for each of the five
ways. Pictures may be created or printed from the computer. Each picture should be labeled
with a description of how the weathering may happen.
2. Make a poster about the five ways erosion can happen
Poster should include all five ways erosion can happen, with a picture for each of the five
ways. Pictures may be created or printed from the computer. Each picture should be labeled
with a description of how the erosion may happen.
3. Make a poster about two of the fast changes
Poster should include two fast changes with a picture for each (created or printed), a
description of how each one changes the Earth quickly, and a real life example of each.
Model
1. Make a model of a landform
Student will create a model of a landform, label the model with a definition, and give two
examples of this landform in the world. Should include resources.
Make and Observe
1. Make your own barometer and observe for one week
Student will make a barometer (instructions are on the class site), then keep a daily record of
what the barometer says, and what the weather is like that day. Completed project should
include a conclusion. More info is on the class site.
2. Make your own rain gauge and observe for one week
Student will make a rain gauge (instructions are on the class site), then keep a daily record of
readings from the rain gauge. Completed project should include a conclusion. More info is on
the class site.
3. Compare evaporation in a warm place and a cool place
Student will place a glass of water in a warm place and a cool place, then measure how much
water is in each glass every day. Completed project should include a conclusion.