Download Plate Tectonic Model Rubric

Concept Model Relating to Physical Characteristics of Earth and Seafloor
Topic: Types of plate boundaries, tectonic plates
and their movement, Pangaea and Continental
Drift Theory, Layers of the Earth, Seafloor
formation, Parts of the Ocean floor, Theory of
Plate Tectonics
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Students determined core concepts from unit test.
Chose a concept and create a model to address plate
tectonics;
o Will cover how plates move and affect the
geography of planet
o May include but not limited to; boundaries, layers
of crust/mantle, convection currents, rift valley,
volcanoes, islands, trenches
o Material will show a clear relationship between
plate movement and ocean topography
Mechanics
No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Proofread
Content
Requirements
Create a clean neat detailed model and type 1 page summary in
own words discussing the concept displayed in your model.
 Will cover how plates move and affect the geography of
planet
 Will show a clear relationship between plate movement
and ocean topography
 Student has met all requirements for information as
provided.
 Use provided class time to work on assignment.
 Due by the end of class on 10/14.
Concept Model Relating to Physical Characteristics of Earth and Seafloor
Topic: Types of plate boundaries, tectonic plates
and their movement, Pangaea and Continental
Drift Theory, Layers of the Earth, Seafloor
formation, Parts of the Ocean floor, Theory of
Plate Tectonics


Students determined core concepts from unit test.
Chose a concept and create a model to address plate
tectonics;
o Will cover how plates move and affect the
geography of planet
o May include but not limited to; boundaries, layers
of crust/mantle, convection currents, rift valley,
volcanoes, islands, trenches
o Material will show a clear relationship between
plate movement and ocean topography
Mechanics
No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Proofread
Content
Requirements
Create a clean neat detailed model and type 1 page summary in
own words discussing the concept displayed in your model.
 Will cover how plates move and affect the geography of
planet
 Will show a clear relationship between plate movement
and ocean topography
 Student has met all requirements for information as
provided.
 Use provided class time to work on assignment.
 Due by the end of class on 10/14.