Science teachers want their students to attain scientific literacy for applications beyond the classroom. Unfortunately, many students view school, and especially school science, as disconnected from their lives and interests. Project-based science (PBS) is a powerful way to help students make connections between school science and the community. However, it can be difficult to enact in the high school classroom. As a result, the author developed a focus sheet to guide students through the complexity of PBS. This organizational tool provides students with parameters for the multiple tasks necessary to successfully accomplish the project.