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.