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1 Earth Science Name Current Event Project Eastchester Middle School REQUIREMENTS: (examples will be presented in class) Each Article MUST BE at least 800 words. Cover Sheet- completed 3 Earth Science related articles (newspaper, magazine or internet. Only 2 can be from the internet) 3 Current Event Summary Sheets - completed on forms given in class Staple (or clip) entire package together (upper left corner) order: cover; summary 1, article 1; summary 2, article 2; summary 3, article 3; (Please note: articles 1 MUST be an original) No more than 2 articles can be from the any one branch of Earth Science (astronomy, geology, hydrology, oceanography, meteorology / climate). The web site Science Daily and others like it can t be used. These sites contain news/press releases about science research. In many cases, it is just a computer generated abstract. Follow given links to the starting article. Also, stay away from BLOGS they contained many unchecked facts. PROJECT DUE DATE: 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter October 30, 2017 (Monday)...During homeroom Starting date for 1st Quarter articles: September 1, 2017 January 15, 2018 (Monday)...During homeroom Starting date for 2nd Quarter articles: Nov 1, 2018 March 26, 2018 (Monday)...During homeroom Starting date for 3rd Quarter articles: Jan 16, 2018 To Be Announced GRADING: This project will count as one test grade from each marking period. An example of the grading rubric is on the next page. Each current event article & summary sheet can earn a maximum of 10 points. Examples of acceptable articles and projects will be shared in class. I am aware of my child s Quarter Project: Parent s Signature Please note that a minimum of 1 article must be original and must be attached (stapled) to the current event summary. Newspapers or magazines (examples: New York Times, Astronomy, Discover, National Geographic, Popular Science, American Scientist, Sky and Telescope, Scientific American, Smithsonian, Geotimes ) will be necessary.

2 Some things from past projects: Positive: -Many very good original sources (National Geographic, Popular Science, New Scientist, Scientific American, Good Earth, Nature, Discover, Newsweek, Time, New York Times, Journal News, Science News, Sky and Telescope, Astronomy, Smithsonian Magazine, USA Today, Geotimes, Astronomy and Space, Sky News ) -Interesting search tool -Supportive details in summary section -Insightful opinion sections -Covers with all required information Negative: -Book reviews -Not listing word count -Magazine ads -Articles with NO author cited -Sciencedaily.com, geology.com and sciencenews.org (and others): using just fact sheets and no authored items will not get full credit. Be careful. -BLOGS- stay away from BLOGS they contained many unchecked facts -Non-Earth Science articles - Science Illustrated: DO NOT use no authors cited -Word counts under 800 words -Entire web address NOT listed Grading Rubric Example 2017 Cover complete /30 pts Original Article #1 * (Must be original) * Author cited Original article full article/ word count Labeled diagram ES topic zone / branch summarizes opinion section Comment: Original or Internet Article #2 Author cited full article/ word count Labeled diagram ES topic Correct zone / branch summarizes opinion section Complete www address Comment: Original or Internet Article #3 Author cited full article/ word count Labeled diagram ES topic Correct zone / branch summarizes opinion section Complete www address Comment:

3 NAME: Article # (circle selection) WORD COUNT ARTICLE TITLE: SOURCE OF ARTICLE: WEB ADDRESS: DATE: AUTHOR: Before you read: What do I definitely know about this topic? What do I think I know about this topic? What do I think I will learn about this topic? After you read: Draw a labeled diagram that illiterates the major scientific ideas of the article. How does this article relate to EARTH SCIENCE? (be specific and include zone and branch) Zone: Branch:

4 SUMMARIZE - In your own words, detail at least 4 major points from this article: OPINION SECTION: Overall- what is your reaction to this article? 4 sentence minimum.

5 CURRENT EVENT PROJECT: Cover Sheet Teacher: Name: Period: Due Date: # 1 *(must be original- no copies) * Word Count: Title of article: # 2 (original: or internet: - check one) Word Count: Title of article: Website address: # 3 (original: or internet: - check one) Word Count: Title of article: Website address:

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