Category: Project

Insect Science Project

We have been studying Insects in science. We are studying different attributes insects have and environments they live in.

What makes an insect an insect? An insect must have two antennae, three body parts (head, thorax, and abdomen) and six legs.

 

Students are required to design, make or create a three dimensional representation of an insect using available materials.

Be ready to explain and share how you made your insect.

Students will be graded on how well they show their use of understanding of the insect and explaining it to the class, as well as their creativity.

Due: January 30th

Don’t forget to give your insect a name. Have fun and be creative!

Enjoy, relax and let your imagination flow.

 

1. All body parts must connect to other body parts correctly. For instance, the antennae must connect to the head.

This model must be well-constructed and sturdy.

Insect model must include the following:

*3 distinguishable body parts labeled

*6 legs

*2 antennae

*2 or more eyes *Mouth parts

*Optional wings

Parents: The more the children do on their own, the more they will learn!

    Science Project                                                                          “Seeds and Plants”

Collect at least six (4-6) different types of seeds and use these seeds to make a plant showing the four main parts (the flower, stem, leaves and roots). Think of a creative way to display the plant. The plant parts should be labeled.

During the presentation, students are required to tell the types of seeds used to make the different parts and tell the function of each part.

Example: (I used pumpkin seeds to make my flower. The function of the flower is to make seeds and fruits.) I used pepper seeds to make the roots, one function of the roots is to hold the plant into the ground.)

1. Students will be graded on Content, Creativity, Neatness and Presentation.

Due: Tuesday Nov. 1 (1B) & Wednesday Nov. 2 (1A), 2016

Rubric                           Seeds and Plants                     First Baptist Christian School

Category	Level 1 2 pts	Level 2 3 pts	Level 3 4 pts	Level 4 5 pts
Content	Needs improvement	Satisfactory	Good	Excellent
	Does not seem to understand the topic very well.	Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.	Shows a good understanding of the topic.	Shows a full understanding of the topic.
Creativity	No effort appears to have been put into creating the project. There seems to have been no thought or imagination.	Very little effort appears to have been put into creating the project. There seems to have been little thought or imagination.	A great deal of effort has been put into creating the project. You thought about what you wanted to present, you used your imagination.	A lot of effort has been put into creating the project. You thought about what you wanted to present, you used your imagination and thought outside of the box. You created a project like no other in the class.
Overall Neatness	Project is torn and is messy in appearance. There are signs of stains or stray marks.	Project is torn. Materials appear messy. Project is free of stray marks.	Project shows no sign of damage but could be better presented.	Project shows no sign of damage and is perfectly put together.
Presentation	Often mumbles or cannot be understood. Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. (90-85%). Stand up straight, looks relax and confident.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time. (95-91%). Stand up straight, and establishes eye contact.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time. (100-96%). Stand up straight, looks relax and confident.

 

 

 

Term 2                                   Science Project                                             

ANIMAL HALL OF FAME! Grade

 

Dear Parents, please assist your child to cut from old magazines or print at least two (2) pictures from each animal group below.

• 1. Mammals
• 2. Reptiles
• 3. Amphibians
• 4. Fish
• 5. Birds
• 6. InsectsThis project will be marked out of 30. {Creativity: 10, Content: 10 & Presentation: 10} {See Rubric}HAVE FUN!
• Please contact me if you have questions or need more information. Due January 14, 2016
• Your child should think of a creative way to present ‘Animal Hall of Fame’. He/she is required to read the information sheet and write two facts/sentences about each animal group. When presenting, your child will not be allowed to read

Oral Presentation Rubric              First Baptist Christian School

Dear Parents, please assist your child to cut from old magazines or print at least two (2) pictures from each animal group below.

• 1. Mammals
• 2. Reptiles
• 3. Amphibians
• 4. Fish
• 5. Birds
• 6. Insects

This project will be marked out of 30. {Creativity: 10, Content: 10 & Presentation: 10}  Your child should think of a creative way to present ‘Animal Hall of Fame’. He/she is required to read the information sheet and write two facts/sentences about each animal group. When presenting, your child will not be allowed to read. Please contact me if you have questions or need more information.

Due January 14, 2016

Science Project                 “Seeds and Plants”

Collect at least six (4-6) different types of seeds and use these seeds to make a plant showing the four main parts (the flower, stem, leaves and roots).                                          Think of a creative way to display the plant. The plant parts should be labeled.

During the presentation, students are required to tell the types of seeds used to make the different parts and tell the function of each part.

Example: (I used pumpkin seeds to make my flower. The function of the flower is to make seeds and fruits.)

1. Students will be graded on Content, Creativity, Neatness and Presentation.

Due: Monday, October 12, 2015

Rubric                           Seeds and Plants                     First Baptist Christian School

Category	Level 1 2 pts	Level 2 3 pts	Level 3 4 pts	Level 4 5 pts
Content	Needs improvement	Satisfactory	Good	Excellent
	Does not seem to understand the topic very well.	Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.	Shows a good understanding of the topic.	Shows a full understanding of the topic.
Creativity	No effort appears to have been put into creating the project. There seems to have been no thought or imagination.	Very little effort appears to have been put into creating the project. There seems to have been little thought or imagination.	A great deal of effort has been put into creating the project. You thought about what you wanted to present, you used your imagination.	A lot of effort has been put into creating the project. You thought about what you wanted to present, you used your imagination and thought outside of the box. You created a project like no other in the class.
Overall Neatness	Project is torn and is messy in appearance. There are signs of stains or stray marks.	Project is torn. Materials appear messy. Project is free of stray marks.	Project shows no sign of damage but could be better presented.	Project shows no sign of damage and is perfectly put together.
Presentation	Often mumbles or cannot be understood. Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. (90-85%). Stand up straight, looks relax and confident.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time. (95-91%). Stand up straight, and establishes eye contact.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time. (100-96%). Stand up straight, looks relax and confident.

 

 

 

Final Science Project.          June 2, 2015

Layers of the Rain Forest

Due: Tuesday June 9, 2015.

Dear Parents,

First grade is now learning about the layers/levels of the rain forest and the different plants and animals that live on each level.

Our project is to color these sheets of paper with the different layers of the rain forest and present them on a small poster board.  Layers should be arranged like the example on the paper and in the correct order.

Beautiful and neat coloring is required and remember the rain forest has different shades of green. Please pay close attention to details on each layer. (Color everything). The project also needs a title.

Remember, the broken lines are to be folded. DO NOT cut them

Parents, this is a simple project, and your child know exactly what to do. You can give guidance but Please do not help. Your child has to remember the order of the layers. (which is 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th)

Have Fun Class!

ANIMAL HALL OF FAME!                      Oral Presentation

 

Dear Parents, please assist your child to cut from old magazines or

print one picture of an animal from each group below.

1. Mammals
2. Reptiles
3. Amphibians
4. Fish
5. Birds
6. Insects

Your child will be required to present the animals and tell at least two facts/characteristics about them.

Nb. Facts should memorized and not read.

He/She will be marked for Content(pictures) and Presentation(facts).

Please contact me if you have questions or need more information. Due January 27, 2015

Have Fun Studying!

 

 

Final Project for this Term

 

Science Project                 “MY SEEDS COLLECTION”

Collect at least six (6) different types of seeds and think of a creative way to display them.

Write the names of the seeds and print picture if possible.

NB. Students will be graded on Content, Creativity, Neatness and Presentation.

 Due: Monday, November 3, 2014  

                            

Rubric              MY SEEDS COLLECTION                                      First Baptist Christian School

Category	Level 12 pts	Level 23 pts	Level 34 pts	Level 45 pts
Content	Needs improvement	Satisfactory	Good	Excellent
	Does not seem to understand the topic very well.	Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.	Shows a good understanding of the topic.	Shows a full understanding of the topic.
Creativity	No effort appears to have been put into creating the project. There seems to have been no thought or imagination.	Very little effort appears to have been put into creating the project. There seems to have been little thought or imagination.	A great deal of effort has been put into creating the project. You thought about what you wanted to present, you used your imagination.	A lot of effort has been put into creating the project. You thought about what you wanted to present, you used your imagination and thought outside of the box. You created a project like no other in the class.
Overall Neatness	Project is torn and is messy in appearance. There are signs of stains or stray marks.	Project is torn. Materials appear messy. Project is free of stray marks.	Project shows no sign of damage but could be better presented.	Project shows no sign of damage and is perfectly put together.
Presentation	Often mumbles or cannot be understood. Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. (90-85%). Stand up straight, looks relax and confident.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time. (95-91%). Stand up straight, and establishes eye contact.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time. (100-96%). Stand up straight, looks relax and confident.

 

 

My Community

Dear Parents,

First grade has been learning about the community. Their project is to build a diorama showcasing a community. This will be due on Monday October 6, 2014. Remember, in a community, you’ll find buildings, plants, animals and people.

This project will be marked out of 30. Points will be given for content (5), creativity (5), overall neatness (5), aesthetics /finished (5) and presentation (10). ( Rubric will be sent home)

The word diorama refers to a three-dimensional model. One of the great things about a diorama is the variety of ways to display it. The display is part of the fun and appeal of a diorama. Get creative and have fun! I can’t wait to see what your child will come up with.

   NB. Please help your child collect a variety of seeds for the Science Seeds Project coming soon.