Scientific Math
Copyright 1978 Sci-Ed Services
Target Grade: A (or A+)*        Bonus Points: 40
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 is to learn the formulas associated with a variety of scientific calculations (see the list below) and score at least 50% on a 25 question test that requires the use of the formulas.
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.  Prepare index cards with formulas AND OUTPUT UNITS for the following calculations:
 
CALCULATION Chapter CALCULATION Chapter CALCULATION Chapter
Dimensional Analysis 1 Force 13 Fahrenheit to Celsius App. A
Volume Solids 1 Pressure 14 Celsius to Fahrenheit App. A
Density 1 Work 15 Grams to Ounces App. A
Speed 12 Electric Power (watts) 19 Ounces to Grams App. A
Momemtum 12 Amperes 19 Kilometers to Miles App. A
Acceleration 12 Volts 19 Miles to Kilometers App. A
Weight 13 Ohms 19 Kilograms to Pounds App. A

4.  Show the cards to your science teacher on or before the day the project is due.
5.  Make an appointment with your science teacher to take the test. 
 NOTE: Some of the questions will be of the “story problem” type.  Read the examples given in the chapters listed above.
6.  You must take a 25-30 QUESTION TEST and score at least 50%.
7.  You will not be allowed to use notes or books on the test.
8.  You will be allowed to use a calculator (supplied by your science teacher) when you take the test.
GRADING - Click here to see the Grading Scale for Study Projects.*
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