Download Marking Period 4 (End of the Year Project) Instructions

Marking Period 4 (End of the Year Project) Instructions. DUE 6/12/2009
1) Pick one of the following topics below. Most include the information
below. 1 paragraphs each.
2) You may choose one the following
a) A 3D model.
b) A poster Board.
c) A research paper format.
d) A power point presentation.
e) A Demo Presentation.
Hurricanes
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation.
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What is a Hurricane? 10 Points
How do Hurricanes form? 10 Points
What are the Stages of Hurricane? Briefly explain each. 10 Points.
When does Hurricane season start/end? 10 Points
Who are the Hurricane hunters? 10 Points
Who names Hurricanes? 10 Points
What scales are used to measure hurricane intensity (category)?
Include at least one scale. 10 points
8) Illustrations/over all effort. 30 Points
Tornados
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation, Demo
Presentation.
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What is a Tornado? 10 Points
How does a Tornado Form? 10 Points
How do Tornados stop? 10 Points
When are Tornados most likely to occur? 10 Points
Where are Tornados most likely to occur? 10 Points
What scales are used to measure Tornados intensity? Include at least
one scale. 10 Points
7) List some Tornados safety tips. 10 Points
8) Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points
Earthquakes
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation.
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What is an Earthquake? 10 Points
What causes Earthquakes? 10 Points
What are seismic waves? 10 Points
Measuring Earthquakes. What Instruments/methods are used to
measure the intensity of an Earthquake? 10 Points
What scales are used to measure Earthquakes? Include at least one
scale. 10 Points
Give some Earthquake history. 10 Points
Discuss Earthquake Prediction. 10 Points
Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points
Volcanoes
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation, 3D Model/Demo.
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What is a volcano? 10 Points
What causes volcanoes, and what causes them to erupt? 10 Points
Parts of a volcano. 10 Points
Types of Volcanoes.
Explain each and their type of eruptions. 10 Points
Explain the relationship between plate tectonics and volcanoes.
10 Points
What is the Ring of Fire? 10 Points
Brief History of volcanic eruptions in the world. 10 Points
Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points
Tsunamis
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation
What is a Tsunami? 10 Points
What causes a Tsunami? 10 Points
Where do Tsunamis occur? 10 Points
Major Tsunamis? List and give a brief history 10 Points
The Alaskan Tsunamis? 10 Points
Discuss Prediction/Signs and Warning. 10 Points.
Discuss the damages and casualties.
Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points
Endangered Species
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation
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Species name, scientific name, and Description of habitat. 10 Points
Interesting facts about the species. 10 Points
Population estimates or survival trends of species. 10 Points
Reasons that this species is endangered. 10 Points
Reasons that it is important to save the species. 10 Points
Possible solutions to help this species survive. 10 Points
Potential damage to the environment if this species were to become
extinct. 10 Points
8) Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points
Solar System
3D Model & Poster Board or Research Paper.
1) Formation of the Solar System. 10 Points
2) Formation of the Moon. 10 Points
3) Inner Planets
a) Mercury 5 Points
b) Venus 5 Points
c) Earth 5 Points
d) Mars 5 Points
4) Asteroid Belt. 5 points
5) Outer Planets
a) Jupiter 5 Points
b) Saturn 5 Points
c) Uranus 5 Points
d) Neptune 5 Points
6) Pluto/Discuss its new classification. 5 Points
7) Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points