EARTH HISTORY SCAVENGER HUNT
 
For the Earth History unit, you will be required to complete the following scavenger hunt.  Attached is a list of several items you may choose to do.  Even though we may spend some time in the library, the research is up to you!  The maximum amount of points awarded is listed on the side.  Turn in your projects one at a time as you finish them so that they do not pile up!  The final deadline for all submissions is January 11th.  You may do as few or as many as you would like but this is YOUR grade!  THIS IS AN ASSIGNMENT!

The Project will be graded as follows: A: 90-100+ points

B: 80-89 points

C: 70-79 points

D: 60-69 points

F: below 60 points

Points

Project Options

Details & Requirements

 

30

Prepare a poster timeline of 2007 earthquakes.    Give the place, dates, and explain the magnitude of each earthquake.  (At least 10)

ü      Min. poster size 17”x22”

ü      Include reference info on bottom of poster.

 

15

Write a short science fiction story about life during the time of dinosaurs.  The story should be based on scientific facts, but take place in the past. 

ü      Minimum 300 words.

ü      Include Title

ü      Typed report

 

40

Create a physical model of a dinosaur. Describe what it looks like, how tall and heavy it is, what it does, how it uses its features, if it is dangerous to humans, where does it live, what does it eat, and other special features. 

ü      Physical model from clay, ceramic, paper mache, etc.

ü      Include Title

ü      Typed report

ü      (not store bought toy)

 

40

Build a 3-D model of the Earth’s layers displaying water, land, crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. 

ü      Physical Model

ü      Assembly Neatness

ü      Parts labeled

 

40

 

Build an Earthquake model.  Display a city where the model shows before and after effects of an earthquake.  A paragraph should describe it.

ü      Typed paragraph

ü      Include Title

ü      Physical model.

 

50

Design and build a model of a working volcano.  Should include a short report on the type of volcanic cone and how a volcano works using appropriate volcano vocabulary.

ü      Physical model

ü      Design explanation and detail key

ü      150+ words Typed

ü      Include Title

 

25

Display a rock/mineral collection.   A short description of rock or origin should be included.

ü      Assembly Neatness

 

20

each

Write a report on any of the following vulcanists or seismologists: 

  • Louis & Mary Leaky
  • John Milne
  • Alfred Wegener
  • Guiseppe Mercalli
  • H.O. Wood and Frank Neumann
  • Charles Ricter

ü      Typed report

ü      Minimum 300 words

ü      Include title

ü      Include reference info

ü      Include BioPoem

ü      Include Picture

ü      Must be original work (NOT COPIED FROM INTERNET)

10

Research and interpret the “Ring of Fire” and include any necessary maps or pictures.

ü      Include Title

ü      Typed report

ü      Include reference

15

each

Create a safety pamphlet on Earthquakes or Volcanoes includes what to do, where to go, and other helpful information. 

ü      Colored safety pamphlet

ü      Assembly Neatness

ü      Must use 10 facts

 

40

 

Diorama (3-D scenery) on Volcano, earthquake, or time during dinosaurs.  May use a shoebox to construct model in.  Include a short paragraph describing your scenery.

ü      Include Title

ü      Typed paragraph

ü      Physical diorama

ü      Assembly Neatness

 

Helpful Websites!

http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/eq_depot/2007/

http://kids.discovery.com/games/pompeii/pompeii.html

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/kids/kids.html

http://terrax.org/projects/earth/volcano/volcano.aspx

http://www.earthquakes.com/

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/volcanoes/