Have students choose a topic from science book - chapter. Students research topic to gain information for presentation to class. Information sources may include electronic as well as standard text sources. One source must come from internet. Students gather information and write a report using correct bibliography for sources.
Students present to class their findings in an oral presentation.
Presentations must include visual aids or use presentation software to enhance presentation. Time frame is approximately one month and requires training students on use of internet as well as correct bibliography and presentation methods. Presentation software must also be taught. Internet sources such as Netscape searches, yahoo etc. On line encyclopedias.