March Above & Beyond

WONDERS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

You may have heard of the 10 Wonders of the World here on Earth, but imagine what the rest of the solar system has to offer in terms of “Wonders”. Of course, you will have to research the components of the solar system (moons, planets, asteroids, meteoroids, plutoids, kuiper belt objects, oort cloud, sedna, comets and the sun) and decide for yourself what wonders you want to learn about.
Find a wonder of space and write a short essay (at least 2 paragraphs) about it. Include a picture or drawing of your wonder. You may complete up to two wonders this month and each is worth 2 points. All work must be received by Wednesday, March 31.

February Above & Beyond

Project: Choose one or two of the following. Each is worth 2 points. Project options:

Periodic Table
1. Select an element from the Periodic Table.
2. Write a brief report on the element and include:
a. When was it discovered?
b. Who discovered it?
c. What is the atomic mass, number, and configuration?
d. What are some of its common uses?
e. Where is it found? (is it mined, found in the soil, or in the atmosphere?)
3. Draw or make a model of the element. (see your teacher for more details).

OR

Scientist
Research a scientist in any science field (ex. biologist, chemist, physicist, geologist, oceanographer, astronomer or meteorologist).
Write a brief report on this person and include:
1. Where was this person born?
2. What made this person famous?
3. How did this person utilize the scientific method?
4. How did this discovery or invention help man progress?

OR

Scientific Event
Research any scientific event in history .
Write a brief report about it and include:
1. What caused it?
2. When did it happen?
3. Where did it take place?
4. How did it happen?
5. Why did it happen?
6. Could this event have been avoided?
7. Could this event happen again?
8. Did this event change mankind? How?