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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Imagine taking a journey to the center of the Earth. That’s what happens in a novel
written by Jules Verne in 1864. At that time, scientists knew almost nothing about Earth’s
interior. Was it solid or hollow? Hot or cold? People speculated widely. Verne’s novel, called
Journey to the Center of the Earth, describe the adventures of a scientific expedition to explore a
hollow Earth. On the way, the explorers follow caves and tunnels down to a strange sea lit by a
miniature sun.
Develop your own story about taking a journey to the center of the earth. We now know a great
deal about the Earth’s interior so your story should be scientifically accurate. Describe what
happens as you travel through the Earth. What layers do you travel through? Make sure you
include all of the layers in your story. How long does each take? What distance did you have to
travel? You may be creative but base your creativity on reality.
Ideas for the project:
1) Story & picture-at least one page typed or 2 pages written.
2) Story & Model-at least one page typed or 2 pages written.
3) A comic strip- need at least ten frames.
4) A skit- write out the script to turn in.
5) Children's book- at least 8 pages with pictures.
6) Journal Entries & sketches- at least one page typed or 2 pages written.
7) Scrapbook- at least 7 pictures with a description of what is happening
8) Anything approved by teacher.
Due:
Journey to the Center of the Earth Story Rubric
A) Correctly lists each of the layers of Earth in order
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B) Give two facts about the mantle
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C) Give two facts about the inner core
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D) Give two facts about the crust
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E) Give two facts about the outer core
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F) Describes the difference between the lithosphere and asthenosphere.
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g) Visual Aids
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H) Overall Appearance
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TOTAL= 36 points
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