The Earth’s Crust Project - Volcanoes, Mountain Ranges, Earthquakes, Tsunamis
NAME: _________________________ Due Date: ____________________
Presentations will begin on _______________. Be ready!
Task: Research a known volcano, Earthquake, tsunami or
mountain range and make a presentation to the class. 
Use the handout provided to document your research. Include websites and any other resources on the
handout.
Here are some questions to guide your research:
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When did the event happen?
Where did it occur? What area did it affect?
How intense was it?/ How much damage?
What does it look like?
Who was affected?/ How many?
How were their lives affected?
Explain what the day was like. (not for mountain ranges)
Scientifically, how did it occur? What caused it? Give lots of detail! (use plate tectonics and all
necessary diagrams in your answer).
 What is the area like today?
 And any other interesting facts and photos
Here are some suggestions for your presentation.
 a non-fiction book
 a power point presentation
 an information pamphlet
 a poster
 Breaking News flash
 Newspaper article
 or another format approved by your teacher
Name: _________________________ Project:____________________
Did you meet the outcomes?
Outcomes
4 3 2 1
analyze and compare data to determine patterns and trends on some catastrophic events that
occur on or near Earth's surface (210-6, 311-1, 311-4, 311-5)
describe theories from the past to present plate tectonics
(110-1, 110-4, 112-12)
Assessing the quality of your work…
CRITERIA
Scientific Explanation
of how it occurred
Information/facts
appearance
4
clearly explained
showing in-depth
knowledge
well done showing indepth knowledge
outstanding
3
explained showing
very good knowledge
very good showing
knowledge of the
chosen event
very good
2
somewhat explained
but additional details
are required
not adequate; more
details are required
adequate with room
for improvements
Assessing the presentation…
Criteria
Voice level
Eye contact
Fluent when speaking
Commands attention from peers
Answers questions from peers
Body language
Great!
Good
Needs improvement
1
not explained or
insufficient
incomplete or many
unanswered
questions
unsatisfactory; more
time and care are
required