Bio+Science+Fiction+Novel+Projects

=__Guidelines for Novels__=
 * Must be **science __fiction__ that contains biological elements.**
 * Short Stories
 * Novel
 * Audio Book
 * Series books are also acceptable.
 * Must be at your reading level. Ask Mrs. Barto or Mrs. Detrick if you need help choosing one.
 * Click here for some novel suggestions.
 * Must be approved by Mrs. B by Thursday, January 24 **or** I will assign you one.
 * **You need to bring it with you to class during the first two weeks of 3rd quarter. We wil be working on experiments and you will use non-experiment time to read your novels and take notes.**

=__Project Requirements__=
 * 1) **Chapter Summaries** that include:
 * Summary of events
 * Biological connections
 * Predictions for what will happen OR connections to other stories and/or world events
 * **Chapter Summary Templates [[file:Chapter Summaries.doc]]**
 * 1) **Connections with Biology** (include in your presentation)
 * Must include additional sources to support your connections (we will discuss this further in class)
 * Implications
 * How would the world be impacted if the theories in the novel were true?
 * How would //your// world be impacted if the theories in the novel were true?
 * What research would need to be done for the theories presented to "come true"?
 * Why is the story fiction? Which parts of the scientific theories are fictional or unproven?
 * This is the spot to comment on your opinions of why the author's science is flawed -and back it up!
 * 1) **Presentation** on your novel which includes connections to biological concepts (cells/genetics, protists/bacteria/fungi, plants or animals). **Topics to be covered**: Summary of events, biological connections //with explanation// **//Format choices//**:
 * Paper
 * Approximately 3-5 pages.
 * Introduction: title and author, brief summary (1-2 sentences), why it was selected (1-2 sentences that include the important elements that will be discussed in the paper)
 * Oral Presentation
 * Poster
 * Other (must be approved by Mrs. B)
 * Other (must be approved by Mrs. B)