Instructions - Day 2

First click here to view the spreadsheet which will keep you updated about what parts of the project you have completed.  If you do not see your name, or you do not have a red box next to your name then you need to complete the work from the post titled "Instructions - Day 1".

Today you will be working on collecting background research for your chosen topic.  Read the instructions below for how and where you should collect your research.  

• Create a section in your google document with a heading titled "Background Research". 
• This is where you will keep all of the resources you use while researching your topic.
• Copy/paste the url (page address) for every website and webpage you use in your research

• Include a DETAILED description of all important information you found at that website below the url. (make bulleted lists)
• You will continue to add resources to this section throughout the entire project. 
• Keep detailed records of all your resources and the information you get from each because you will need these later when you create your final report in your works cited section**
• Minimum requirement - 3 additional sources.  Total of 6 different, reputable resources
• Cannot list Google as a source; Wikipedia is OK in most cases.
• Your background research page should be 1.5 pages MINIMUM with 12 pt. font.  

• Background Research - things to include
• What is it? Learn everything about it.
• What is it made of? Does it have a food label?
• What chemicals are in it? What
• What are the chemical reactions involved or needed?
• List all of the components of your ... (everything it is made of [ex. sucrose, lactose, polyvinyl-chloride, etc]) 
• If you chose a ... that has multiple parts then you might need to make separate sections for each part (example: The Chemistry of Skateboards: make headings under "The Composition of Skateboards" for each of the 'parts' of the skateboard: Board; Trucks; Wheels; etc? Under each heading include the composition of each 'part').
• Find a few pictures of your material that could be used on your final report.