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Science and Math Extra Credit

This science and math extra credit activity is designed to help you raise your grade without turning your brain inside out. It blends science and math, takes about 10 minutes, and gives you a chance to show what you actually know instead of guessing on a test.

There are two required parts:

A paper-and-pencil task you will turn in
A short reflection you will post on this blog

If you want the extra credit, you must complete both parts. One without the other does not count. Harsh, but fair.

Part 1: Science and Math Work (Turn This In on Paper)

This part of the 7th grade science and math extra credit activity focuses on reading data, creating a graph, and explaining patterns.

The Scenario

A student is investigating how time affects the temperature of water. The student measures the temperature of a cup of hot water every two minutes.

Data Table

Time (minutes)	Temperature (°F)
0	160
2	150
4	142
6	135
8	129

What You Must Do on Paper

Step 1: Create a Graph

X-axis: Time (minutes)
Y-axis: Temperature (°F)
Plot all points correctly
Connect the points with a line

Make sure your graph has:

A title
Labeled axes
Even spacing

Messy graphs make scientists sad.

Step 2: Answer These Questions in Complete Sentences

What pattern do you notice in the data?
How much does the temperature change every 2 minutes?
Based on the graph, does the temperature change at a constant rate? Explain your thinking.

You must show your thinking. Numbers without explanations will not earn extra credit.

Part 2: Reflection (Post This on the Blog)

After finishing your paper work, scroll down and write a 3–5 sentence reflection in the comments.

Your reflection must answer all of the following:

How did the graph help you understand what was happening to the water?
What part of this activity was easiest for you?
What part made you stop and think?

This reflection proves you understood the activity, not just the directions.

Extra Credit Rules (Read Carefully)

To earn extra credit for this 7th grade science and math extra credit activity, you must:

Turn in the completed paper work
Post your reflection on this blog
Show clear thinking and effort
Do your own work

Skipping a part means no extra credit. Science and math both run on logic.

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One Response

Valentino says:

February 10, 2026 at 9:26 am

I leaned how to do something I already knew because it is like using coordinates and i am very good at using coordinates.

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