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Task: As part of non-fiction study, students examined a number of interesting ways to present informational material. They read different types of non-fiction books. The students then researched information on a topic that interested them and developed a plan to present their research in a chapter of a nonfiction book.

Objective: Students will be write up an essay/report about a natural disaster with visuals to present to the class. The project must include: - description of natural disaster - describe places or past events where natural disaster is likely to occur - 2 or more pictures/illustrations correctly showing the natural disaster - 4 fun facts about the natural disaster chosen

The students will work to put together a poster for display. The poster will contain relevant information directly related to their research. Students will collect pictures and other artifacts for their project to create a creative and colorful project.

Students create a science model, and present their model. The model is based on an astronomy concept chose by the student.

Each student or students must research a body system and create a presentation of this system. The presentation is a project-based learning assignment.

Students create a science model, and present their model. The model should be based on a scientific concept that is based on a topic of the student's choosing.

The review incorporates information about the book's characters, setting, plot, genre, theme, and writing style.

The review incorporates information about the book's characters, setting, plot, genre, theme, and writing style.

Produce a video of a "book trailer" to promote a book.

Produce a video of a "book trailer" to promote a book.

Can be typed or hand written.

Book report using PowerPoint or creating a website

Create a comic book with 10 panels, using drawings and speech/thought bubbles for the science fiction book you have read.

Design a mobile to tell your class about the book you read. Create the mobile based on the characters or main events. Write a short summary of the book. Finished product must be the students work and reflect the students ability level.

Students will write a research report based on an assigned Saint.

After you have read your book, pretend it has been made into a movie. Create a poster advertising your movie. Be sure to include the setting and main characters.

Book report using PowerPoint or creating a website

The student will create a Diorama or 3D representation which includes a favorite scene in the book and an oral report describing the scene they chose (setting, important characters, how/why the scene was important to the plot), tell about the elements in their diorama and how they are related to the scene.