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Geology Final Project

Geology Final Project. The Geology of a National Park. Ms. Olson. Objectives. To research and analyze information on the Geologic History of a National Park. To learn to work with a group to complete a task. To present your information in the form of a power point presentation.

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Geology Final Project

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  1. Geology Final Project The Geology of a National Park Ms. Olson

  2. Objectives • To research and analyze information on the Geologic History of a National Park. • To learn to work with a group to complete a task. • To present your information in the form of a power point presentation.

  3. ESLR’sExpected Student Learning Results • Collaborative Learner • Quality Producer • Effective Communicator • Complex Thinker

  4. Geology Graphic Requirements • Map showing location of the Park • Stratigraphic Section • Geologic Map • Geologic Cross-section You need to be able to explain these graphics they aren’t just something you show and move on.

  5. Geologic History • Talk about the different geologic processes that shaped your park in the order that they occurred (oldest first). • Give a reference as to how long processes have been at work (use the geologic time scale). • Which processes are still occurring today? • Cover the Plate Tectonic Setting and how it affected the history where appropriate.

  6. Group Responsibility Produce a power point presentation on the geology and geologic history of a National Park (minimum of 15 information slides)

  7. Individual Responsibility Produce a minimum of 5 slides (Do 1/3 of the work) Present your portion to the class.

  8. Minimum Technology Requirements • Title Slide (Not part of the 15) • Uniform Look • Author of each slide at the bottom of the slide • Bibliographic Slide (Not part of the 15) • Imported graphics in each section (pictures, clipart, etc….) • Use at least one different slide transition in each section

  9. Minimum Technology Requirements (continued) • Use at least one change in font style and color • Make Sure font size and color are readable. • Don’t crowd your slides • Have at least one change of text transition (how the words show up on the slide). Font Requirements

  10. What not to do. • Don’t detract from your presentation by overdoing the technology. • Music/Sounds are good but make sure it is appropriate. • Avoid cutesy clipart

  11. Grading You are graded in three areas • Use of Technology • The Content • Oral Presentation See Rubrics Sheet

  12. Due Dates • National Park Request – May 18, 2009 • Individual Responsibilities – May 20, 2009 • References List (in process) – May 20, 2009 • Storyboard of Presentation – May 26, 2009 • Completed Presentation – June 2, 2009 • Oral Presentation – June 5, 2009

  13. Image Bibliography Images used in this PowerPoint were taken from the following websites in May 2009 • http://www.nps.gov/ • http://geomaps.wr.usgs.gov/parks/gmap/usgeolrel.jpg • http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_national_park/ut/map_arch.htm • http://serc.carleton.edu/research_education/nativelands/ftbelknap/geology.html • http://geomaps.wr.usgs.gov/parks/gmap/graymer659x510.gif • http://www.nps.gov/archive/flfo/online_museum/rocks-fossils/geology/Strat/index.html

  14. Image Bibliography continued • http://www.geosociety.org/science/timescale/ • http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/wyoming/yellowstone-national-park.php • http://www.muppetz3.com/downloads/snake-river-grand-teton-national-park-wyoming.jpg • http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Double_Arch_Arches_National_Park_2.jpg • http://donkeyod.files.wordpress.com/2006/12/near-iceberg-lake-glacier-national-park-montana.jpg

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