BIOLOGY I Due Tuesday, September 8th Project Value:​ One (1

 BIOLOGY I Due Tuesday, September 8th Project Value:​
One (1) test grade Project Options: ​
Students should choose ONE (1) option from the choices below. (1) ​
What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions​
by Randall Munroe (The author also posts “​
What If?​
”­style questions with answers online at http://what­if.xkcd.com/archive/) i. Read (and enjoy) the book (or several posted questions and answers from the website listed above) ii. Come up with your own hypothetical “what if” style question that you would like answered. iii. Research your “what if” style question. iv. Answer your “what if” style question in a similar manner that was presented in the book. v. Be creative! Have fun! And make sure to cite your sources! Hand­styled pictures are expected in your presented answer. ­OR­ (2) ​
The Manga Guide to Molecular Biology​
by Masehura Takemura and Sakura i. Read (and enjoy) the book ii. Come up with your own “comic strip” idea that creatively explains a scientific concept similar to those in this book. ii. Research the science behind/within your “comic strip” and draw it as artfully as you are capable. Your comic strip should occupy, at minimum, an 8 ½ x 11” piece of paper in any orientation you prefer. Grading Criteria: Your project will be evaluated using the following four criteria and graded on a scale of 0 to 4 points. The total value in your individual class (how it is “multiplied”) will be dependent upon weighting of a test grade in your teacher’s class. Research and Citation Creative outlet in style of text Quality of Writing Scientific Accuracy of Content Aesthetics