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. Complete a project design form and get it signed by your science teacher.
 3.   Get a permission form from your teacher (or click here), get it signed and return it to your teacher.
 4.  Draw neat diagrams of your fire bow apparatus and submit them to your science teacher for approval;
 5.  Construct and test your fire bow.
 6.  YOU MAY NOT USE A KIT.
 7.  You must be able to explain the operation of your apparatus to your class;
 8.  During your presentation to your class, you must succeed in starting a fire with your apparatus in order to receive an "A".  Visible smoke will qualify you for an "A-".
 9.  See the Grading Criteria for how you can earn an A+.*