Mrs. Shiflette’s
Rocks & Fossils
Volcano Project
Due Date: Wednesday, October 19th
Name: ______________________________________
Mrs. Shiflette’s
Rocks & Fossils
Volcano Project
For our Rocks & Fossils science unit, you must choose (1) project idea
that will interest you! You are required to choose a project from the list
below that shows your understanding of volcanoes.
Project choices
1. Research an actual volcano and make a working 3D model of it! (The
volcano must actually erupt!)
a. Construct a model of a real volcano including any defining
features of the volcano including craters and lakes.
b. You may use any materials you would like
(Food may not contain any nut products and
will NOT be eaten in class). Some possible
materials may include clay, Styrofoam, paint,
plaster, paper, etc.
c. Include a Volcano Mini-Report or a poster
which includes:
i. A picture of the volcano.
ii. Type of volcano
iii. Where the volcano is located (country
and continent)
iv. Volcano’s general characteristics
1. height of the volcano
2. type of eruption (quiet, explosive or both)
3. Are there any towns or cities at risk from an
eruption of this volcano?
2. Design a volcano magazine
a. 2 current event articles
b. 10 volcano pictures
c. 10 additional facts
d. 2 activities (crossword, word search, games, etc.)
e. Cover page with magazine title
f. One advertisement
3. Make a movie that is all about volcanoes
a. Must be at least 10 minutes long; needs to be on a DVD or
video that can be shown on the class TV
b. Entertaining but includes a minimum of 15 facts about
volcanoes
c. Copy of the skit and speeches
Due Date: Wednesday, October 19th
Volcano Model Grading Rubric
1. Accuracy of Content and Knowledge (50 points total)
***MODEL MUST ERUPT! (10 points)
a. Model resembles the real volcano (10 points)
b. Picture is attached (5 points)
c. Volcano type and location is included (10 points)
d. Volcano’s general characteristics are listed (10 points)
e. All information is accurate (5 points)
2. Presentation (20 points total)
a. Presentation the model and poster/report (10 points)
b. Good oral presentation: eye contact, loud voice, good speakingpace (10 points)
3. Creativity (10 points total)
a. Creative use of materials (5 points)
b. colorful, unique and interesting (5 points)
4. Organization (10 points total)
a. Time and preparation are evident (5 points)
b. Correct grammar and punctuation in mini- report (5 points)
5. Bibliography (10 points total)
a. At least 2 sources were used (5 points)
Volcano Movie Grading Rubric
1. Accuracy of Content and Knowledge (30 points total)
a. 15 accurate facts (15 points)
b. Includes 15 accurately used vocabulary terms (15 points)
2. Presentation (25 points)
a. Presentation of the movie to the class (15 points)
b. Good oral presentation: eye contact, loud voice, good speakingpace (10 points)
c. Movie lasts 10 minutes
3. Creativity (25 points)
a. Creative song lyrics or skit (15 points)
b. interesting and entertaining (10 points)
4. Organization (10 points)
a. Time and preparation are evident (5 points)
b. Correct grammar and punctuation in mini- report (5 points)
5. Bibliography (10 points)
a. At least 2 sources were used (5 points)
Volcano Magazine Grading Rubric
1. Accuracy of Content and Knowledge (50 points total)
a. 2 current event articles; from within the last 3 months ( 10
points)
b. 10 volcano pictures (10 points)
c. 10 additional facts (10 points)
d. 2 activities (crossword, word search, games, etc.) (10 points)
e. Cover page with magazine title (5 points)
f. One advertisement ( 5 points)
2. Presentation (20 points total)
a. Presentation of the magazine to the class (10 points)
b. Good oral presentation: eye contact, loud voice, good speakingpace (10 points)
3. Creativity (10 points total)
b. Interesting and creative use of graphics, stories, overall set-up
(10 points)
4. Organization (10 points total)
a. Time and preparation are evident (5 points)
b. Correct grammar and punctuation in mini- report (5 points)
5. Bibliography (10 points total)
a. At least 2 sources were used (5 points)