Genetics+Book+Project

Please see bottom of page for "Frequently Asked Questions"

Below are all of the documents needed to complete the genetics book project.

General Information, Presentation Information, and Science Component Information

Newspaper Information Sheet Newspaper Rubric

Scrapbook Information Sheet

Scrapbook Rubric

Newspaper Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long do the articles need to be? There is no length requirement. You need to fulfill the requirements.

2. Does every article need a creative headline? Yes

3. Do the pictures need to have a caption? Yes

4. What is the editorial supposed to be about? You need to write about one of the moral issues discussed in the book. This would be a topic that you could agree or disagree with. Take a side and give me YOUR opinion.

5. Can I use Comic Life for the comic strip? Yes, you may use comic life, hand draw, or any other means to complete your comic.

6. What if there is not a funny scene in my book for the comic strip? You do not have to use a funny scene. You may use any action scene that would work well with a comic strip.

Scrapbook Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use a binder or something non-traditional for my scrapbook? Yes, you can bind it together however you like.

2. What is the difference between the diary entry and the journal? The journal entry is a summary of the book. The diary entry is more of a personal entry showing how the character has grown throughout the book. What have they learned?

3. Does Letter 2 have to be something that really happened in the book? No, you can solve the problem however you think is best.

4. Do my letters have to be actual letters with envelopes? No, if appropriate, you may use emails or some other type of electronic correspondence.

5. What if my souvenir does not fit in my scrapbook? You may use a picture or smaller model of the artifact. You may also bring in the artifact and place it next to your binder.

Presentation Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the purpose of the presentation? The purpose of your presentation is to share the story of your book. What was the Science part of your book? How does your book relate to our Science class?

2. Can I just show off my newspaper or scrapbook for my presentation? No. You can use your newspsper or scrapbook to show a SMALL segment of your presentation.

3. What are some ideas for presentations? Some ideas that students have used in the past are: create a commercial for items or products from your book, act out a scene from your book, take on the persona of your main character while you provide the theme/science of your book, create a movie/song/rap, any creative idea you can think of to share the your story.

4. I am really nervous. Any suggestions? Prepare! Prepare! Prepare! The more you are prepared, the better you will feel about your presentation.