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Famous Scientist Newspaper Article Packet

Requirements

Part 1 Branch Research

Part 2 Biography of your scientist

Part 3 Pre-write newspaper Article

Sources page (at least 4 are required)

Handwritten newspaper article

Total Points

/6 points

/7 points

/5 points

/10 points

/33 points

Extra Credit

Type your article (up to 3 points)

More then 4 sources (up to 3 points)

+___ points

Deadlines

You will be checked on your progress at the beginning of class the day each section is due. If you are not done you will get a detention and get 2 pts off for each deadline missed.

Part 1____________ On Time_______ My Branch______

2 Sources_________ On Time_______

Part 2____________ On Time_______ My Scientist_______________

4 Sources_________ On Time_______

Part 3____________ On Time_______

Turn-in Project_____ Late___________

Part 1: Branch Research

Directions:

Go to www.factmonster.com and type in your branch you are studying in the search box. Answer the questions that you can.
Go to Washington.spps.org, online resources, Grolier Encyclopedia. Type in your branch name in the lower search box. Answer the questions that you can

Caution: Paraphrase the information you learn. Do Not Copy! If you copy you get a “0” on this assignment! Make sue you cite your sources on My Sources page.

What is the name of your branch?_________________________________

What does this branch study?_____________________________________

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When was this branch started?____________________________________

Why do scientists study this branch? (What do they want to find out?)

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How can someone find more information? (A web site or book someone can

use to learn more)

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Who are some famous scientists in this branch? (Use the Famous Scientist Packet if you need to)

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What is the name of a scientist you are going to research from this branch? (Use your research above or look in the “famous scientists” packet for more ideas (not available online). Make sure you spell it right!

My Scientist is_________________________________ .

Part 2: Biography of your Scientist

Complete the Triangle below about the scientist you picked in Part 1. Use the web sites liked from http://washington.spps.org, science, famous scientists. Click on the list you found you scientist on.

Part 3: Pre-Write for a Newspaper Article

Write a newspaper article about your branch of science and your scientist. Use the Reporters Triangle to organize your thoughts.

Reporter’s Triangle

Paragraph 1

Catchy Opening Phrase __________________________________________

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Basic Information: Who, What, When, Where, Why?__________________

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Paragraph 2

Supporting Details______________________________________________

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Paragraph 3

Less Important Facts____________________________________________

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My Sources

You must have at least 4 sources

Directions: Click on “CITE” and write down the information you need. If you use a source that does not have this link write down the name of the web site and its URL (web site address).

Example: Washington Technology Magnet Middle School, http://washington.spps.org

Source 1______________________________________________________

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Source 2______________________________________________________

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Source 3______________________________________________________

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Source 4______________________________________________________

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Source 5______________________________________________________

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Source 6______________________________________________________

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Source 7______________________________________________________

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Source 8______________________________________________________

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Source 9______________________________________________________

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