Science Demonstration
Copyright 1978 Sci-Ed Services
Target Grade: A         Bonus Points: 20
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 project is to learn as much as you can about some scientific principle or device and then give a demonstration (10 minutes or more) and explanation to a class.

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.  Find an explanation of the principle or device you wish to demonstrate. 
 4.  Write a report explaining the principle or device and how you intend to demonstrate it. 
 5.  Construct the device to be demonstrated or get the equipment needed for the demonstration. 
 6.  Practice the demonstration. 
 7.  Schedule the demonstration with your science teacher at least 2 weeks prior to the date you would like to perform the demonstration. 
 8.  Perform the demonstration and explain the scientific principals involved for your class in person or on video tape. 
 9.  If your demonstration does not last at least 10 minutes you may combine it with another demonstration. 

IMPORTANT NOTES:
-- YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN THE SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS INVOLVED IN YOUR THE OPERATION OF YOUR DEVICE.
 --You may not  use or generate AC electricity with your project.  Only DC electricity of less than 5 amperes & 15 volts is permitted.
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