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
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?
Notes
Source
Question
How/Why did it
happen?
Could it happen
again? Why or why
not?
Additional Notes
Anything that you
found interesting
while
researching/fun
facts
Notes
Source
Final project requirements:
1. Poster must include:
• Name of feature
• Images of feature
• Key pieces of information from your research
• Color!
• See rubric for specific requirements
2. Additional piece. Choose one of the following:
• 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.
• 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.
• Video
• Video must be made by you and your partner, not found online.
• Other: If you would rather do a different additional piece, see the teacher for approval BEFORE starting.
• See rubric for specific requirements
Due date: _____________________________
General feature notes: Volcano
Question
What are the three
types of
volcanoes?
Notes
1.
2.
3.
What kind of
volcano is yours?
How do volcanoes
form? Describe all
three ways.
1.
2.
3.
Source
Question
How do scientists
predict volcanic
activity?
What can we do to
prevent damage
from future
volcanoes?
Additional Notes
Anything that you
found interesting
while
researching/fun
facts
Notes
Source