Before you get started on your Differentiated Plate Tectonic
Topics, you will complete the following located at your
table:
1. Label the plates.
2. Plate Tectonic Puzzle
3. Locate earthquakes and volcanoes on a world map.
Plate Tectonic Topics
1. Choose at least 40 points.
2. All work is expected to be in a final form and of very high quality. Please use the rubric
station to know requirements for each choice.
3. Make sure the essential questions are answered.
4. What are your choices? ___________________________________________________
Choices
1. Research a scientist who contributed to the Plate Tectonic Theory. Include background
information about the scientist. ( 1-10 points) 1 written page
2. Research a well known volcano and/or earthquake area. Include location, type, destruction,
etc. ( 1-10 points) 1 written page
3. Create a seek and find word puzzle using words about Plate Tectonics. (5 points)
4. Create a timeline of the development of seismology. (5 points)
5. Write a poem about the various Plate Tectonic topics. (5 points)
6. Draw cartoons that use humor to explain the theories, 6 frames, and neat. (5-10 points)
7. Research the volcanic history of Minnesota and display your information in a creative way. (510 Points ) one written page
8. Create a children’s book creativity, pictures and story line about Plate Tectonics (20
Points)
9. Research the evidence of Plate Tectonics. 1 written page ( 5 points)
10. Journey on the Rock Cycle. The rubric is located on the front lab table as indicated by
the # 10. (10 -15 points)
11. Read the article “Authors discuss every-shifting history of our beaches…” and answer
the questions on the back. The article is located on the front lab table as indicated by
the #11.
12. Be creative. Check with me first ( It depends)