Book Cover
Copyright 1978 Sci-Ed Services
Target Grade: B-*        Bonus Points: 0
NOTICE!!Read the "General Guidelines" first! Then, read this...
» - » You must have a project design form signed by your science teacher before  you begin your project  The project design form and this form must be returned with your project.  Failure to return both forms will result in a penalty of 5%.  If you begin your project before obtaining  your science teacher's signature on the project design form, your project may be disqualified. 
» - » Check the TARGET GRADE (most likely your  maximum grade) at the top of the page.
» - » You may not  use AC electricity to power your project.  Only DC electricity of less than 5 amperes & 15 volts is permitted.
» - » You may not copy another student's design for your project (except for bridges & towers).  Yours must be significantly different.
» - » You may not do the same project twice without permission from your science teacher.
» - » In order to earn  “bonus points” and extra credit, your project must be handed in by the due date, and must earn at least 96 %.
» - » Projects handed in more than 4 days late will not be presented or tested in class.
» - » You must complete a project design form and get it signed by your teacher before you begin your project.
OBJECTIVE  -  The objective of this exercise will be to make a durable cover for your science book that has a physical science theme for the design (a chemistry or physics topic).

PROJECT GUIDELINES
 1.  Read the INDEPENDENT PROJECT GENERAL GUIDELINES first.
 2. Choose physical science images or themes (usually a figure from your science text), for both covers of your book.  If you are going to do a pair of  "element boxes", make the symbols exactly like they are in your textbook..
 3. Complete a project design form and get it signed by your science teacher.
 4. Your book cover should have neat and contrasting lettering.
 5. Drawings should be accurate and colorful and properly labeled.
 6.  Your book cover may not be taped or glued directly to the book! Tape the cover only to itself.
      Click here for a printable pattern or get an
    Adobe Acrobat Reader®file download by clicking here.
 7. You must present your project to your class to earn full credit.
 8.  See Grading Criteria for ways you can earn more than a B-.*

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