Components of Exhibition

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Research Paper : The first component of the Exhibition is the research of the technology that will lead to a formal written research paper. Students will be given guiding research questions to focus them on the contents of the paper. At least two months will be spent locating, using and recording information from primary and secondary resources. Students will be encouraged to reach beyond the school to gather the information they need. They will be required to use the research skills that they learned in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades to write the paper. (100 points)

 

Process: It is important that the students meet scheduled deadlines to maintain regular progress on their Exhibition. A schedule of deadlines is provided to meet this end. Students must also demonstrate a positive work ethic and show respect to their peers’ work throughout the process. (100 points)

 

Visual/Creative : The visuals are used during the presentation to highlight important concepts, to graphically illustrate key components of the technology, and to add interest to the presentation. This piece allows the student to demonstrate creativity in relation to the chosen technology. It should support the presentation, be well designed, easy to read and/or understand, and be visually appealing. The use of technology is encouraged. (100 points)

 

Presentation – The students make an oral presentation in May. They will present their technology to a group of their peers, teachers, and community guests using the knowledge gained from researching and writing their paper. They will use their visual and creative pieces in this presentation. The use of technology is encouraged. A question and answer segment will follow the presentation where the student will be able to answer thoughtful questions about the technology. (100 points)