Project Launch/Kickoff

Leading up to the project, I wanted students familiar with the scientific method and lab work. That was part of the reason to conduct this project du...

 

Benchmark #1: Initial Brainstorming

In this activity, students are asked to brainstorm potential myths for the project, identify their potential role for the project, and provide some li...

 

Benchmark #2: Group Assignment and Teambuilding

In this benchmark, students are assigned to groups of 5 or 6 people. After groups were assinged, the first thing we had students perform was intitial...

 

Benchark #3: Myth Development, Predictions, and Teacher Approval

We showed students several episodes of Mythbusters to help them understand the concept of a "plausible" myth. We also directed students to several di...

 

Benchmark #4: Blogging, Image Archiving, and Storyboard

Blog/Website. The Blog/Website is where students historically record their project. They post a weekly reflection and record who worked on what aspe...

 

Benchmark #5: Scientific Concept Identification and Research

During this benchmark, students identify and research the scientific concepts associated with their myth. The specific concepts will vary depending ...

 

Benchmark #6: Video Design and Final Storyboard

This benchmark is for final signoff of the storyboard....

 

Benchmark #7: Experimental and Data Collection Design

In this activity, students design their experiments and what type of data they will collect for mathematical analysis. This is pretty standard experi...

 

Benchmark #8: Conduct and Revise Experiments

This benchmark is setup to allow students time to conduct their experiments and revise them if necessary. Most experiments will not work properly the...

 

Benchmark #9: Scientific Lab & Statistical Analysis Complete

The goal of this benchmark is for students to formally complete a scientific lab analysis report and statistical analysis for math. The scientific la...

 

Benchmark #10: Myth Solved

In this benchmark, the group answers their myth. Each group presents their data and results to the teacher and defend the group's position. If appro...

 

Benchmark #11: Final Video Production and Rehearsals

In this benchmark, students complete their 10-minute presentation which is composed of live acting, keynote, and embedded video. Students must compl...

 

Benchmark #12: Reflections and Self Assessment

Both during the project and at the end of the project, the students have the opportunity to assess themselves and their group members. In addition, w...