Active Physics Chap 3 Challenge

Scenario

Science writers make the news every day in newspapers we read and movies we watch. Advertisements present newly developed technologies that provide us with many of the benefits of new and improved science. This information helps keep us informed about breaking news and helps us understand how science and technology affect our lives.

Challenge

The news happens around you everyday. Sometimes the news is about unusual events, sometimes it is about the routine. This news is presented in a way that captures the attention of the reading audience. You have read the news but many of you have never had the chance to write the news. This chapter challenge places you on a production team for a local newspaper. You will design and produce a newspaper segment based on the concepts and principles you study in Chapter 3 of Active Physics. In your section of the newspaper you must show how the following topics apply to real world experiences:

Criteria

1. Groups in your class will develop a newspaper section emphasizing one of the following:

   * Environment	* Business	* Sports	* Crime
   * Entertainment	* Health	* Space	* Home/Garden/Foods

   
   
2. Each member of your group will be an editor responsible for at least one of the following items you need to include in your newspaper section:

   * News Article (750 - 1000 words)	* Illustrations / Pictures
   * Advertisement	* Cartoon section

   
   
3. Here are the standards by which your work should be evaluated.
   1. The articles, artwork, advertisement and cartoons clearly demonstrate an understanding of science concepts covered in Active Physics Patterns and Predictions Chapter 3.
   2. The article has an eye catching headline and text that includes the important elements of news writing - Who, What, Where, When, Why, How
   3. Articles and other text are typed.
   4. Editing and layout of the Newspaper Section meet criteria established by your class.
4. Discuss in your small groups and as a class the criteria for this task. For instance:
   1. How much of the grade should depend on clearly using the scientific principles studied in chapter 3.
   2. How much of the grade should depend on quality and clarity of the article, illustrations, advertisements, and cartoon.
   3. What would constitute an "A" for this project.