Plate Tectonics Major Project

Plate Tectonics Major Project
Due March 24th
Outline:
a. Why did you pick this location?
b. Where is your plate tectonic area located in the world?
c. What is happening there? What are the plate tectonics of that area?
d. Is it currently active? If not, when was the last time it was active?
e. Show poster/model and explain all the features in your display.
f. Ask for questions at the end.

Plate Tectonics Major Project

Due March 24^th

Outline:

Each student will select a unique, active plate tectonic region to research and present before the class. Each region needs to be approved by the teacher & each project will consist of the following parts:

1. Research Content (40 pts): Once each student has chosen a location, they must research their location for geographic, demographic, pronunciations, and scientific information.

2. Major Event Paper (20 pts): They must also find a major event in history related to their event and outline that event in a 1-page paper, written in their own words. Include date & time, what happened, results of the event (damage, global effects, etc.), & answer the questions, “Why did it happen?” and “Can/will it happen again?”.

3. Poster or Model (100 pts): Each student must draw a poster or create a model of their location, showing topographic details & plate tectonic features underground. They must also include facts about their location. If doing a poster, it needs to be: colorful, neatly done, accurate, original, and creative.

4. Presentation (40 pts): Each student will give a 3-5 minute presentation on their location. Things to be included in the presentation are:

a. Why did you pick this location?

b. Where is your plate tectonic area located in the world?

c. What is happening there? What are the plate tectonics of that area?

d. Is it currently active? If not, when was the last time it was active?

e. Show poster/model and explain all the features in your display.

f. Ask for questions at the end.