The committee will meet in three days to select their candidate for the Extra Special Energy Award!.  You must do some research and put together a presentation of your scientist/inventor.

Let’s get started! Below is a list of things for you to accomplish as part of the nomination process.

1. With the other members of your team, research your scientist/inventor. Each group will have to report on :

§         Biographical information

§         Three interesting facts about their contributions to society (other than science contributions)

§         Three scientific contributions or inventions in regards to energy (light bulb, steam engine…)

2. Each member should research his/her part, recording all relevant information on the RESEARCH form .

Note: you will be evaluated on the research you complete, so be certain that you use the form provided and record all the information that you find.

3. The research form must be complete at the end of one class period. Use the links on the resources page to help you.

4. Using the research data you have completed, each group must write a nomination speech to be presented to the committee.  A copy of the NOMINATION outline must be downloaded and completed in order to have your candidate considered for the award.
5. The final day will allow your group enough time to complete your final draft and prepare for the nomination speech.  All speeches must follow the PRESENTATION guidelines   and will be delivered to the AWARD committee at the banquet.

6. At the award banquet, the committee will make their decision based on your nomination papers and presentation. No note cards and /or papers will be permitted during the presentation of your inventor/scientist.

7. Your group will be evaluated according to the criteria outlined in the rubric . The rubric should be visited frequently to ensure that all criteria is being met and that your group is on task.

You are now ready to begin.

Use the resources available to

complete the Research form.