Branches of Science Project

A small-group or independent science project designed to allow learners the chance to investigate the many fields of science. Learners will spend time researching a chosen or assigned field of study and preparing a slide presentation to share the information with the class. During presentations, the rest of the class will take notes on specific aspects of the branches of science being showcased.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
This resource contains:
–> Project Description Worksheet
–> 2-page note taking organizer for presentations

STORY
Before jumping into a wide variety of topics in a school year, I enjoy a beginning-of-year research project into the fields of science. This also allows time for learners to practice research methodology, presentation skills, and note taking.

IMPLEMENTATION
This resource consists mainly of a project description page which, through the teacher’s guidance, can facilitate great conversation about the many branches of science that exist. The research learners will conduct on their specific field of science centers around four main questions as well as a search through the information listed on the US Bureau of Labor Statistics site.

POSSIBLE EXTENSIONS
As you go throughout the year, have learners make connections between the topics they are learning to the fields of science they researched.