Geological Regions around the World
The mountain ranges, valleys, seas, lakes, coastal headlands, deserts and for that matter the entire surface of our planet has
been molded and shaped by geological forces. Most often, these forces act slowly (relative to our life) over time as in the
movement of plates. Other times they act quickly and sometimes violently as in the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980. In
this project, with one or two other partners, you will explore one specific geological region in depth. You are expected to
become an expert in your “area” as you research your geologic region and prepare both a PowerPoint and a physical
model to represent the region or a specific aspect of your region.
The following is a timeline of the project:
Wednesday, April 3rd (today!) ½ period in Computer Lab 266 to research your region
Friday, April 5th (assembly schedule) the entire period after taking the Rock Identification Test
Tuesday, April 9th all period (this would be a good model-building day)
Thursday, April 11th we have a guest speaker this day – no class work time.
Tuesday, April 16th I will be on a field trip to Opal Creek – no class work time.
Thursday, April 18th Geological Regions Presentations
Monday, April 22nd late presentations (10% deducted)
Wednesday, April 24th I will be on a field trip to Opal Creek
Friday, April 26th Test over the Geological Regions Presentations
Your region is outlined below including key landmarks or aspects that should be included. This list however is not
exhaustive. Please review the grading rubric included for clarification of my expectations for this project.
Geological Region: Pacific Northwest including the Cascade Range and Coast Range
Geological Regions Grading Rubric
PowerPoint Presentation
- minimum of ten slides
- images of major features
- at least two geological forces are explained
Geological Region Model
- creative and artistic (effort put forth is obvious)
- accurately illustrates one geological force
Oral Presentation
- all group members participate
- all group members can answer question about their geological region
- eye contact and ability to keep audience interest
Total/ Comments
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1. Himalayas: Everest, plates,
2. Mediterranean:
3. Australia: Ayres Rock,
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South America: Andes, Mt Aconcagua,
Rift Valley System: Mt Kilimanjaro
Antarctica: Transantarctic Mountain Range
Scandinavia: Scandinavian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Mid-Ocean Ridges: Juan de Fuca Ridge
Sea of Cortez: Sierra Gigante, Salton Sea
Ring of Fire: Hawaii,