Middle+School+Examples

You are a member of a team of scientists that has been hired by //The Discovery Channel// to make a 2 – 4 minute documentary that uncovers the myths or legends surrounding one of many unexplainable phenomena. Your documentary should include: Your documentary should present important evidence and information that **supports** the most accepted theories surrounding your mystery.
 * Kirk Jones/Meghan Rediger/Gunnar Reed**
 * Project Description:**
 * History and explanation of the mystery. You are to provide background information that includes the history and location of the mystery.
 * Direct and/or indirect evidence that supports the most current accepted theories that might explain your mystery. What are the facts? What are scientists investigating the mystery reporting?
 * What is your conclusion/opinion? What theory or explanation do you believe?

8th Grade Science**
 * Justin Baird
 * I have had a lot of success using the website [|www.daftdoggy.com] (which seems to be under repair at this particular moment) to create online scavenger hunts. The site allows me to take students to series of webpages that pertain to subject we are studying and I place questions in the "comments" area. I found it to be more engaging and powerful than merely using a worksheet to reinforce knowledge.