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.

PROJECT GUIDELINES
 1.  Read the INDEPENDENT PROJECT GENERAL GUIDELINES first.
 2. Choose a physical science theme (usually a figure from your science text), for your
      cover.  If you are going to do a pair of "element boxes", click this details link to get
       a printable pattern or  an  Adobe  Acrobat Reader^® file download .
 3. Complete a project design form and get it signed by your science teacher.
 4. Your ceiling panel cover should have neat and contrasting lettering.
 5. Drawings should be accurate and colorful and properly labeled.
 6.  Write a 100+ word paper on the topic of your panel and present it to your class.
 7. Make your panel out of paper, thin cardboard,  poster board or fabric 58 cm
      (23 inches) by 58 cm and not more than 3mm thick.
 8. You must present your project to your class to earn full credit.
 9. See the Grading Criteria for ways you can earn more than a B-.  _*