Earth
Science: Final Assessment Project
Your objective is to choose a researchable and easily
investigated Earth Science related topic to present in one of the formats
listed below, NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JUNE 3rd. On this day, we will
begin presenting and sharing your research/investigations in 5-10 MINUTE
presentations.
Today, you will look over this list and decided upon a
topic to research and investigate and also choose a presentation format. This
is to be an individual project. You may complete the research portion with a
partner but ALL OTHER WORK AND THE PRESENTATION IS TO BE DONE ON YOUR OWN!
We will only have four or five days of work time in class. THE REST
IS TO BE DONE ON YOUR OWN!
Presentation Formats
·
Write a lab activity or demonstration, test
it, and complete a lab demonstration in front of the class. Make sure to have
copies of the lab, collection of data from your tests for the teacher, and have
all materials to present your lab to the class on presentation day. 5-10 minute
presentation.
·
Create a series of FIVE, 2 minute cartoons,
on GoAnimate.com. Scripts must be typed
and shared, along with your research, the day of your presentation.
·
Create a 10 minute “Bill Nye: The Science
Guy,” style video on your chose topic area. Typed script and research papers
must be shared the day of your presentation.
·
Tri-fold, poster board, oral presentation
–may include models or media content- to present research topic, similar to the
style of the 8th grade Science and History Fair projects. Reading
off Powerpoint slides are not allowed, must have presentation memorized or
written on notecards. 5-10 minute presentation.
·
Create a “kid-friendly” website using
Google Sites, Wix, or another website creation tool, to inform other students
about your topic area. Website must include an introduction page, along with
five, additional, informational pages that are visually interesting. All
content must be cited. 5-10 minute presentation.
*ALL PRESENTATION CHOICES WILL INCLUDE A
DIFFERENT RESEARCH FORM THAT MUST BE COMPLETED AND SHARED OR TURNED IN!
Topic Ideas
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Website/Video/Cartoon/Oral Presentation:
Choose FIVE different volcanoes, earthquakes, or tsunamis to research. Discuss
the types, size, history, location, and impact on environment and humans for
each.
·
Lab: Choose one historically significant
volcano, earthquake, or tsunami to research and recreate in a lab-based
presentation. Must include background information and model that can recreate
and demonstrate the impact of each.
·
Fault lines, seismic zones, and plate
boundaries. Research and discuss or demonstrate the environmental and
historical impact of famous fault lines or plate boundaries (ex. San Andreas,
New Madrid, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge).
·
Research, investigate, and discuss or
demonstrate how weathering and erosion on the shores of the Great Lakes can
impact our fresh water and the wildlife in it.
·
Research, investigate, and discuss or
demonstrate how glacial progressions throughout the Midwest have shaped our
landscapes and have impacted organisms, the environment, and humans throughout
history and today.
