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The following extensive reading projects for the science classroom are also adaptable to other disciplines. Included are downloadable documents for a non-fiction project that produces a children’s book, a scientist’s biography project with historic vignette, a fiction book project with classroom book clubs, and a current events report format that includes a rubric.

Non-Fiction Science Book Project

Metacognitive Reading Log

Designed to be completed by students at intervals while reading a non fiction science book.

Metacognitive Reading Log for SDAIE (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English)

Designed to be completed by students at intervals while reading a non fiction science book. This file has been modified for English language learners.

Children's Book Assignment Sheet

Instructions for students for creating the final understanding check/assessment of this project.

Biography of a Scientist Book Project

Metacognitive Reading Log - Biography

Designed to be completed by students at intervals while reading a biography of a scientist.

Historic Vignette Assignment Sheet

Instructions for students.

Historic Vignette Preparation Sheet

Project development sheet for students.

Historic Vignette Peer Edit Sheet

Editing tool for students.

Biographies of Scientists Master Book List

Information on books to use for this project. (For teachers.)

Fiction With Good Science Project

Metacognitive Reading Log-Fiction

Designed to be completed at intervals while reading a fiction science book. This log is printed in landscape, folded and nested to create a small journal for each student. (For students.)

Fiction Book Project Overview and Citation

This also includes a book preview sheet for students. (For teachers and students.)

Student Book Choice Sheet

This includes book titles chosen for three different student reading levels. (For students.)

Good Question Prompts

To be placed into each student's book-club journal. (For students.)

Student Evaluation

To be completed by each student at the end of the project.(For students.)

Science In The News

Science in the News

Format for the analysis and reporting of scientific current event articles.(For students.)

Science in the News Rubric

(For students.)




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