Continue Final Research Project

APES Final Inquiry Project

50 point assessment

Due during final period (week of June 10th)

Heading: Final Inquiry Project

Learning Objective: I can conduct an independent
environmental science research project of my choosing to
present to my peers as my final project.

Refine your topic:

-Since this is a student-driven inquiry project, your research
will be centered around a question (example: How much
carbon dioxide is sequestered by the dominant tree species
found in Clinton Park?

-Go back to your top 3 choices and write down how you could
frame your research around a question on that topic.
This will be your 'Guiding Research Question'

-Put a star next to the topic that you have decided on

Technical Requirements:

-Develop an explanation artifact in the form of a paper, poster,
presentation, video, other?

-The final artifact of knowledge developed will communicate
the discovery you made in your research (it essentially
answers your guiding research question)

-No duplicates

-You must use class time to perform research to the fullest
extent possible (not homework only, not library work, etc.)

-Minimum of 3 credible sources

You will have the rest of our time together as work days with
access to laptops (that's only 4 class periods - stay focused
& use time wisely!)

How to structure your presentation on finals day: (3-5 mins)
-Introduce your guiding research question
-Why did you choose this topic?
-What is the central problem with the issue, environmentally
speaking? WHY is it a problem?
-Give background information on the issue
-Present current research on the issue
-What are the solutions?

(here's a great website with more detailed information for
your reference: HERE)