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  • Course Description

    Welcome to Scientific Research! This course is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to conduct thorough research, articulate their findings in a well-structured research paper, engage in formal debates, and present innovative ideas in a Shark Tank-style project. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, effective communication, and creative problem-solving.

    Key Components:

    • Research Paper: Students will learn how to select a research topic, conduct a literature review, formulate a thesis, gather and analyze data, and write a comprehensive research paper following academic standards.
    • Debating: Students will develop their argumentation skills by participating in structured debates on various topics. They will learn to construct logical arguments, anticipate counterarguments, and present their points persuasively.
    • Shark Tank Project: Students will work in teams to develop a business idea or innovative solution to a real-world problem. They will create a business plan, conduct market research, and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges in a Shark Tank-style presentation.

    Course Objectives:

    • Develop advanced research skills, including information gathering, analysis, and synthesis.
    • Enhance writing skills through the creation of a structured and well-supported research paper.
    • Improve public speaking and argumentation skills through formal debates.
    • Foster creativity and entrepreneurial thinking through the Shark Tank project.
    • Encourage collaboration and teamwork in developing and presenting innovative ideas.

    Syllabus

    Scientific Research Syllabus

     

    Classroom Procedures

    Classroom Routines

    Reassess and Relearn Plan

    For all Major Grades, students have up to 10 school days to reassess up to two times. 

    Students must fill out the reassessment form and show documentation of attempted relearning that could include:

    • Video Notes
    • Redone assignments
    • Tutoring hours 

    Minor Grades may be reassessed at teacher discretion. 

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    ARC Week at Glance

    Subject: Science    Course: Scientific Research           Grade:   9th            Dates: 2/3_2/7

     

    Learning Target

    (I am learning about…)

    Criteria for Success

    (I can…)

    Activation/ Instruction

     Collaboration/ Guided Practice

    Independent Learning/ Assessment

    (Include at least one/two formatives*in any part of the lesson as needed)

    Monday

    I am learning how to read critically for research

    I can read and annotate a source for research

    Practice Annotation

    Go over assignment

    Source 1 Reading and Annotation

    Reflection on Source 1

    Tuesday

    I am learning how to read critically for research

    I can read and annotate a source for research

    Fact or CRAAP mini game

    Source 2 and 3 Reading and Annotation

    Reflection on Source 3 and 4

    Wednesday

    I am learning how to read critically for research

    I can read and annotate a source for research

    Fact or CRAAP mini game

    Source 4 and 5 Reading and Annotation

    Reflection on Source 4 and 5.

    Source Annotations due to Canvas by 11:59 pm

    Thursday

    I am learning how to format using MLA

    I can format an MLA works cited page

    Judging a book by it’s cover- Activator

    Annotated Works Cited Page- Set up MLA Formatting

    TOTD: Why is correct formatting important?

    Friday

    I am learning how to present my research as an Annotated Works Cited Page

    I can summarize my research articles and explain the relevance of these articles to my research

    In search of the perfect Works Cited page game

    Annotated Works Cited Page- Refine summaries. Write relevance to research

    Annotated Works Cited Page due Sunday 11:59 pm

    (MAJOR Grade)