Chemistry+Exit+Project


 * Due to a computer error the original Chemistry Exit Project Page was deleted. :-/ **

This project was started in January 2012 with the presentation of the 8th Grade Exit Project by a representative from the county office.This is a short, edited version of that original page.

Beginning in March 2012, students were to pick a Chemistry related topic and research that topic to write a 3-5 page research article. This article would then be presented online on the individual student's created Wikispace. A table of all project criteria,as set forth by the county would also be on their Wikispace with various assignments posted/uploaded under the appropriate/indicated links.

Students attended a session in the Media Center on utilizing the Internet, specifically, the NCWiseOwl site for research. Students should have all the components, which follow the Wikispace and table set up instructions, completed on their Wikispaces in order to have met the requirement of this science project and the requirements of the 8th Grade Exit Project:

__SET UP INSTRUCTIONS:__ __**How To Begin....**__ (These are the steps we followed to begin setting up our Portfolio for the Exit Project) YOU'RE DONE!!!
 * 1) Log in to your wikispaces account.
 * 2) Select "New Wiki" to create a new wiki page in your account.
 * 3) Wiki name MUST be tcm-(fill in your AR username here)
 * 4) Select "Protected" wiki
 * 5) Select K-12 Type and Certify that it is K-12
 * 6) Click "Create"
 * 7) Open a new tab and go to tcm8ep.wikispaces.com
 * 8) Select "Sample Portfolio" on the left side menu.
 * 9) Highlight and copy the table.
 * 10) Click the first tab that is your new wiki that you just created.
 * 11) Click "edit" near the top of the text body section.
 * 12) Then paste the table in the text body.
 * 13) SAVE.
 * 14) <span style="color: #e60f34; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Each number under "Evidences" on the right side of the table will become a hyperlink.
 * 15) <span style="color: #e60f34; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Highlight the first number in the right hand column and think click "link" on the editing tool bar.
 * 16) <span style="color: #e60f34; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Click "Add Link" in the window that opens.
 * 17) <span style="color: #e60f34; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Repeat steps 15 and 16 for all evidences numbers on the right side of the table.
 * 18) <span style="color: #e60f34; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">SAVE.
 * 19) <span style="color: #e60f34; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Click over to the other window you have open: tcm8ep.wikispaces.com
 * 20) <span style="color: #e60f34; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Click "Live Form" on the left side menu.
 * 21) <span style="color: #e60f34; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Fill in the form and copy and paste YOUR wikipage address for the last question.
 * 22) <span style="color: #e60f34; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">SUBMIT.

I. Evaluate for Reliability,Relevance & Intent

For this project students are to complete the paste the following onto the page of the 8.SI.1.1 link. Once completed and saved, it should then be pasted into the pages for 8.SI.1.2 & the 8.SI.1.3 links.
 * **8.SI.1** **Evaluate information resources based on specified criteria.** || 8.SI.1.1 Evaluate resources for reliability. (Reliability can be determined by currency, credibility, authority, etc. depending on the curriculum topic). || 8.SI.1.1 ||
 * ^  || 8.SI.1.2 Evaluate content for relevance to the assigned task. || 8.SI.1.2 ||
 * ^  || 8.SI.1.3 Evaluate resources for point of view, bias, values, or intent of information. || 8.SI.1.3 ||

{Your Name Here} MLA Citation of Source Here: Must be in Times New Roman 12 point font to be MLA.Evaluation of Source: (Here you will evaluate the consistency and relevency of the information you found on this site/source. Did you verify the same information with other reliable sources? Which ones?) Conclusion:In the end I was able to determine that this site was reliable based on these five levels of evaluation. I examined each criteria and believe this source...... (complete the explanation by summarizing how you know your source is reliable. Only 3-4 sentences needed).
 * 1) Website Extension:My internet source ends with _ extension, so I know that my source is related to a __. This helps me determine that it is (or is not) a reliable source because_____ (continue to explain)
 * 2) Date:(Here you will evaluate the publication date of your site and if that matters to what you are researching at this time)
 * 3) Reputation:(Here you will evaluate the reputation of the source/site and if it is a credible one that you consider reliable)
 * 4) Author:(Here you will evaluate if the author is an expert, are they biased, and/or do they stand a chance for personal gain. How does that effect the source? Is it reliable?)
 * 5) Consistency: How does this resource apply/relate to your topic?

II. Completion of Research Article Students are to research and write a 3-5 page article (not including the title or works cited page) about a topic relating to chemistry of their choosing. The article may be double spaced, but must be written in MLA(Modern Language Association) (<---Click here) format. The article should have a Works Cited page at the end of the article as well as in text citations, both of which are explained and shown on the MLA link provided. The approved research portal for this assignment is NCWise Owl (<---Click here). The password is WiseOwl. After completion students are to paste it onto the appropriate link page(shown above-8.RP.1.2) and also upload the file onto the page. Wikispaces does not maintain the appropriate format, therefore, uploading of the file will ensure that I, as well as others grading the project, can see that correct formatting was used.
 * **8.RP.1** **Apply a research process to complete project-based activities.** ||  ||   ||
 * ^  || 8.RP.1.2 Implement a project-based activity independently. || 8.RP.1.2 ||
 * **Safety and Ethical Issues** ||

III. Completion of Student Critiques

Students are to obtain critiques of the article they have written from two students on the Hornet's team. These students should give one positive and one negative comment about the article they are asked to review. These comments along with the students' first name and last intial (DO NOT USE LAST NAMES) ,along with the date and time of review should be recorded. The student who wrote the article should then write their responses to the critiques. All of this should be posted under the indicated link given above.
 * **8.RP.1** **Apply a research process to complete project-based activities.** || 8.RP.1.1 Implement a project-based activity collaboratively. || 8.RP.1.1 ||

IV. Completion 10 Slide Presentation

Students are to create a 10 slide presentation advertising their article using a format such as Power Point, Prezi, Slide Rocket, etc. A title slide and a slide for resources (if used) may count as part of the 10 slide requirement.
 * **8.TT.1** **Use technology and other resources for assigned tasks.** ||  ||   ||
 * ^  || 8.TT.1.3 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to design products to share information with others (e.g. multimedia presentations, Web 2.0 tools, graphics, podcasts, and audio files). || 8.TT.1.3 ||
 * ^  || 8.TT.1.3 Use appropriate technology tools and other resources to design products to share information with others (e.g. multimedia presentations, Web 2.0 tools, graphics, podcasts, and audio files). || 8.TT.1.3 ||

V. Analyzing ethical behavior and Internet safety Students are to read the questions below and complete the following two writing assignments on the page of the indicated link. Remember to hit "Save" after completion of each assignment.
 * **8.SE.1** **Analyze responsible behaviors when using information and technology resources.** || 8.SE.1.1 Analyze ethical behavior (copyright, not plagiarizing, netiquette) when using resources. || 8.SE.1.1 ||
 * ^  || 8.SE.1.2 Analyze safety precautions when using online resources (personal information, passwords, etc.). || 8.SE.1.2 ||

Analyzing Ethical Behaviors & internet Safety Assignment

<span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">You will be **<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">writing two short explanations ** <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">(paragraphs of approximately 7-10 sentences each) <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> relating to ethical writing behaviors & Internet safe.


 * 8.SE.1.1 **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">__**First -Ethical Writing Behaviors:**__ **<span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Questions for you to answer when writing up your explanation: **
 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Do you give credit for the works of others in your research article? If so, how? Why is this important?
 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Do you use professional behavior when providing a critique of someone else's work? How is this done?
 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Do you send bullying or hurtful messages online through email or facebook?
 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Do you post negative or mean words about other people on your social networking site such as facebook or twitter?
 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">If you see something or read something that is hurting someone else or is inappropriate, do you tell an adult?


 * 8.SE.1.2 **<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">__**Second -Internet Safety:**__
 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Questions for you to answer when writing up your explanation: **


 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Do you give out your full name? Address? Age? Phone Number? To strangers?
 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Do you share your passwords with your family and friends? (Parents and teachers are okay to share with).
 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Do you access others’ accounts without their permission?
 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Do you chat with strangers in chat rooms?
 * <span style="color: #808080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">What is the best way to avoid potentially dangerous situations on the Internet?