Your name: __________________________ Partner(s) name _________________________ Period _____
Plate Tectonics Feature Project
Specific feature: ________________________________________
General category: __________________________
For this project, you will research your assigned plate tectonics feature and the general category it belongs to in order to become a class expert and teach your classmates about your feature. Complete this packet as you research your feature. Your final product will be a poster with one additional piece. You will have a couple of in-class work days, but much of the work and research will be outside of class. This project can be done individually or with a partner. If you work with a partner, plan to meet with your partner during advisory, lunch, SOS and/or outside of school.
Research notes:
Question Notes Source
When did it happen?
Where did it happen?
Name of country/state/city
AND tectonic plates involved.
Who did it affect?
How many people were affected/died?

Could it happen again ? Why or why not?
Additional Notes
Anything that you found interesting while researching/fun facts
Question
How/Why did it happen?
Notes Source

Final project requirements:
1.
Poster must include:
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Name of feature
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Images of feature
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Key pieces of information from your research
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Color!
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See rubric for specific requirements
2.
Additional piece. Choose one of the following:
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3D model
• A three-dimensional model of your feature. Can be made out of clay, foam, paper, etc. Must be detailed, labeled, and include all parts of the feature.
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Hands-on simulation
• This could be a mini-volcano, earthquake, tsunami, mountain building, trench/rift formation… the possibilities are endless! Must be detailed and accurately mimic your feature.
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Video
• Video must be made by you and your partner, not found online.
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Other: If you would rather do a different additional piece, see the teacher for approval BEFORE starting.
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See rubric for specific requirements
Due date: _____________________________

General feature notes: Trench
Question
How are trenches formed?
Notes Source
What are some of the major trenches of the world and where are they located?
What other tectonic plate feature is often found near trenches?

Question
What factors affect the depth of the trench?
Notes Source
Additional Notes
Anything that you found interesting while researching/fun facts