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Final Project
You will be required to do a term paper on one of the topics
listed below.
Discuss how the unique physical and chemical properties of
water contribute to the importance of water for life on Earth to
survive.
Discuss how the methods of experimentation and observation
have changed throughout the history of science.
Explain the role so called “accidental” discoveries played in the
history of science.
Describe the major experiments and scientists involved in the
discovery of DNA as our hereditary material and its structure.
Explain what role women played in the Scientific Revolution of
the 18th Century? What role do women in science play today?
This assignment will be worth 20% of your grade. Your paper
should be creative and interesting, and should be a minimum
1500 to 2000 words in length. It should be well-organized and
demonstrate an orderly flow of information that clearly
addresses the subject chosen.
Grading Criteria Assignments
Maximum Points
Meets or exceeds established assignment criteria
40
Demonstrates an understanding of lesson concepts
20
Clearly present well-reasoned ideas and concepts
30
Mechanics, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling that affects
clarity, and citation of sources as needed
10
Total
100