Myles of Science

The Scientific Method	The Engineering Design Process
State your question	Define the problem
Do background research	Do background research
Formulate your hypothesis, identify variables	Specify requirements
Design experiment, establish procedure	Create alternative solutions, choose the best one and develop it
Test your hypothesis by doing an experiment	Build a prototype
Analyze your results and draw conclusions	Test and redesign as necessary
Communicate results	Communicate results

The Scientific Method

The Engineering Design Process

State your question

Define the problem

Do background research

Formulate your hypothesis, identify variables

Specify requirements

Design experiment, establish procedure

Create alternative solutions, choose the best one and develop it

Test your hypothesis by doing an experiment

Build a prototype

Analyze your results and draw conclusions

Test and redesign as necessary

Communicate results

Unit 4: Astronomy Assignment (starting in January)

Create a Comic, Video, Poem, Story or Children’s book explaining one of the following concepts.

· The Meaning of “Universe”

· Navigating the Night Sky

· Star Evolution

· The Milky Way

· Vast distances between Stars & Galaxies

· Properties of Stars

· Evidence supporting the Big Band Theory

· The Origins of the Universe

· Dark Matter & Dark Energy

Criteria:

1) Describe the concept/process through story. Use words and/or pictures.

2) Include analogy, metaphor and/or visual components in your story.

3) Include an appendix containing at least 5 key vocabulary words with definitions

4) Submit a paper copy (excludes video format).

1 - NM	2 - MM	3 - M	4 - FM	5 – EE
Criteria not met.	Some criteria met.	All criteria is met.	All criteria is met. Simple story. Thorough definitions.	All criteria is met. Creative & unique story. Thorough definitions.

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