CURRICULUM | SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | ENGINEERING | MATH
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of, who do the things no one can imagine.” - Alan Turing
Exploring Earth’s History and Geological Processes
Students will research and create a multimedia presentation on the geological history of Earth, including its materials, systems, plate tectonics, and large-scale interactions. They will focus on understanding the Earth’s formation, the evolution of its materials and systems, and how plate tectonics has shaped Earth’s surface over time. This project will encourage students to apply scientific concepts to real-world scenarios, using data and evidence to construct a clear understanding of Earth’s past and present.
Objective: Present the group’s research on Earth’s history, systems, and processes, and reflect on how Earth’s geological features and systems are interconnected.
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Activities:
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Group Presentations: Each group will present their findings on a specific aspect of Earth’s history, materials, tectonic processes, or large-scale interactions. Presentations should include visual aids (maps, models, diagrams) and highlight the connections between Earth’s systems.
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Peer Feedback: After each presentation, classmates will provide feedback on the accuracy and clarity of the information presented.
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Reflection: Students will reflect on the interconnectedness of Earth’s systems and processes, considering how geological events have shaped the Earth we know today.
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Assignment: Submit a final report that synthesizes the group’s findings and reflects on the impact of Earth’s materials, systems, and plate tectonics on its past, present, and future.
Assessment Criteria:
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Understanding of Earth’s History: How well students explain the formation of the Earth and the evolution of its materials and systems.
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Application of Scientific Concepts: Ability to apply concepts of plate tectonics, Earth’s systems, and geological processes to explain Earth’s features.
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Collaboration: Effectiveness of group work and integration of different research topics.
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Communication: Clarity and quality of the final presentation and written reports.
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Creativity: Use of visual aids, models, or simulations to enhance understanding.
Reflection: Depth of understanding demonstrated in final reflections.
Standard 3.3.9-12 F
Objective: Understand the history of the Earth and how its materials have evolved over time, focusing on the formation of the Earth and the early geological processes.
Standard 3.3.9-12 G
Objective: Examine Earth’s physical and chemical properties, including the composition of Earth’s layers, the rock cycle, and the role of Earth’s systems in shaping the planet.
Standard 3.3.9-12 J
Objective: Understand the theory of plate tectonics and how Earth’s lithosphere is divided into plates that move over the asthenosphere, leading to major geological events.
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