Habitable Planet Project
Concepts: Astronomy, Chemistry, Mathematics
The possibility of traveling and colonizing a moon or planet used to be something out of futuristic movies or novels. However, in light of recent events (such as the one-way mission to Mars), the idea of doing so is becoming less far-fetched. In this project, students use their knowledge on chemical properties, gravity, atmosphere, objects in space, astronomical units, and technology to create a resort on a planet or moon in our solar system. This project allows students to demonstrate creativity, and they are encouraged to think outside the box.
The Menu Project
Concepts: Chemical Reactions, Cell Respiration, Percents and Decimals, Local and State laws on Nutrition, Persuasive Writing
What began as a collaborative effort between me and another science teacher in Milpitas, California transformed into an interdisciplinary project across an entire 8th grade at Mercer Middle School in Northern Virginia.
Designed to incorporate cross-curricular collaboration in math, science, civics, and language arts, this project challenges students to pitch a healthy and appetizing menu item for a school lunch.
