Sci Port Ideas8th

							                                Science Portfolio Ideas Gr. 8          -




Interview a(n) geologist, meteorologist, astronomer, oceanographer, etc..
Pretend you are interviewing a famous Earth scientist.
What are the best colleges to earn a degree in Earth science? What courses would you take?
Research careers in Earth science. Where are the best jobs?
Collect newspaper articles related to Earth science.
Explain some of the technology used by Earth scientists. Create a new piece of technology.
Make a list of local problems that Earth scientists might try to solve.
Solve a problem using scientific method.
Run an experiment and show the control and variables.
Explain the SI. system to a third- grader.
Create a new system of measurement. Use this system to measure objects.
Figure out the density of a bowling ball.
Write a song about the parts of an atom.
Iry to explain the structure of an atom to a small child.
Teach a student about the Periodic Table.
Make a chart showing the price of a famous mineral or gem for the last 10 years.
Make models of all the major crystal systems.
Interview a jeweler or metalworker.
Research the history of the California Gold Rush. Write a story about living during the Rush.
Make artificial sedimentary rocks.
Research major recent volcanoes and/or glaciers.
Describe the science of mountain-building.
Examine and explain the topography of Grand Isle.
Do a laboratory investigation on erosion.
Create a Power Point presentation on any of the above topics.
Describe the topography of southeast La. to someone living in the mountains etc. Have them describe
their topography to you.
Lab investigations: glacial pressure
                           density
                           wind erosion
                           crystal formation
                           cleavage and fracture
                           chemical and physical weathering