Dec 22 2011

Project Overview

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Flash-Toys

 

 

 

 Watch the Introductory Video

The objective of this project is for you to apply all that you have learned about plate tectonics, mountain building, earthquakes, volcanoes, weathering and erosion to a National Park that you have researched. This is a great example of what we have always asked in class…

 



 

How Does This Relate to the World Around You?

The Assignment

  • Research the geologic history of the U.S. National Park  you chose  to show your understanding of the geology we have been studying.

  • Build a Model showing the geology of the park.

  • Develop a classroom presentation, using a combination of 3-d Model or Web 2.0 Tools, such as Glogster, Animoto, XtraNormal, and others you may know, and either Video, PowerPoint, , Poster,  or other, that displays your research.


Specifics

To complete this project you must:

  • Choose a National Park from the list during class.

  • Research the National Park in class and at home.

  • Use the National Park Project Research Packet found in the links to the side.

 

 

Helpful Hint: 

 When using internet research tools, such as Bing and Google, use the search

 ”geology of _______ (your park’s name)” 

to find your information.

 Hands-On Activity

  • Build a model of the park’s surface and underlying rock layers.  Be sure to identify both land and water features that are present.

  • Label the features clearly – use flag markers on the model

  • Locate your park on a map.

  • Develop and present to the class a presentation approach to share your project with the class.

 

 

 

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