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ALL EXTRA CREDIT DUE ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM BY December 13th AT 9:00 PM!!!! Extra Credit #1: Environmental Issue Letter Write a 1 page typed letter to a senator explaining 1 environmental concern happening somewhere in the United States and propose a way to help solve the issue. In the letter please address the problem using 3 different references (websites or resources, NOT WIKIPEDIA) and include the websites/ resources in your letter. Also include a written proposal of how you believe we can solve this environmental issue together. Extra Credit #2: Reusable Water Bottles Bring a reusable water bottle to school for 1 week and write a 1 page reflection about why using a reusable water bottle is a step towards helping our beautiful Earth. Take a picture of yourself with your reusable bottle AT SCHOOL! NO PLASTIC! Extra Credit #3: T- Shirt Designer Decorate and design a T shirt for something regarding the current unit of study. Submit your drawing as well as a 1 page typed explanation about your inspiration for your artistic masterpiece. Extra Credit #4: Research the Life and Studies of a Scientist type a one page typed report about their contribution to science and humanity. The project must answer the following questions: 1) what major contributions to society have the scientist made? 2) any interesting or unique facts about the scientist? 3) any problems that the scientist faced in their research? how has other scientists built their research? 4) what was the scientists main field of study? Extra Credit #5 Make a Science Crossword Puzzle Create a crossword puzzle using a minimum of twenty terms from the current unit we are studying. Write clues to solve your puzzle and include a key! Please use the crossword puzzle handout provided to the left. Extra Credit #6: Diversity California is a very diverse state with lots of different ecosystems. Write a one page typed reflection about a biome in California. Be sure to include the different types of organisms that thrive in this ecosystem. Describe how organisms live together in this ecosystem and how human impact may change the success of this ecosystem. Please cite at least 3 sources for your information Extra Credit #7: Save The Planet Post photographic evidence of you and how you are saving the planet, and type a one page reflection. Ideas: Plant a tree(s), change light bulbs in your house to more efficient light bulbs, find ideas to conserve water/electricity, recycle, walk/ride a bicycle, encourage others (peaceably) to walk instead of drive, research your own way to help out, etc… Extra Credit #8: Science Club Attend a science club meeting Thursdays during support. Participate in the experiment and write a 1/2 page reflection on what you learned on google classroom to receive credit. (you can do this multiple times) |
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