Extra Credit Opportunities!

*All extra credit is due no later than Wednesday, December 18th, however, you may turn in your work as soon as you are finished, given that it is before the due date.

Algebra Chapter 5: Extra Credit

1)  Create a game for one of the sections in Chapter 5.  For example, I created an Algebra Chutes and
     Ladders Board Game for the section on solving for the variable. (40pts)

2)  Slope-intercept line art (see handout). (points vary given complexity)

3)  Make a Rate of Change poster with chart, picture and explanation using proper
     terminology. (25pts)

4)  Make a Parallel Line V. Perpendicular line poster with chart, picture and explanation using
     proper terminology.  Please note that the chart should include examples of how to solve each
     one using another equation and a point on the graph. (25pts)

Physical Science: Extra Credit

1)  Make a poster comparing Physical and Chemical changes.  Posters must be detailed and include
     examples, both written and visual (meaning a picture).

2)  Make a poster where you label the structure of a chemical equation and show how to
     balance a chemical equation. Posters must be detailed and include examples, both
     written and visual (meaning a picture).

3)  Make a poster showing how to classify chemical reactions (synthesis,
     decomposition, replacement).  Posters must be detailed and include examples, both
     written and visual (meaning a picture).

4)  Make a poster showing the difference between exothermic and endothermic
     reactions.  Posters must be detailed and include examples, both written and visual
     (meaning a picture).

United States History: Extra Credit Opportunities

1)  Students can choose to make a Steamer Trunk with Passage Documents (if you would like to do
     this one, please see me so I can make copies of the instructions for you). (40pts)

2)   Students can make a diary of a mill worker.  The diary must have a minimum of 10 entries,  
      must have a designed cover, and must be styled and aged appropriately. (20pts)

3)  Students can research a historical figure mentioned in Chapter 7.  Research papers must be
     thorough, and must properly cite sources using MLA format.  Research papers must be a
     minimum of 2 pages, and include pictures. (20pts)