Marking Period 4 (End of the Year Project) Instructions. DUE 6/12/2009
1) Pick one of the following topics below. Most include the information below. 1 paragraphs each.
2) You may choose one the following a) A 3D model. b) A poster Board. c) A research paper format. d) A power point presentation. e) A Demo Presentation.
Hurricanes
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation.
1) What is a Hurricane? 10 Points
2) How do Hurricanes form? 10 Points
3) What are the Stages of Hurricane? Briefly explain each. 10 Points.
4) When does Hurricane season start/end? 10 Points
5) Who are the Hurricane hunters? 10 Points
6) Who names Hurricanes? 10 Points
7) What scales are used to measure hurricane intensity (category)?
Include at least one scale. 10 points
8) Illustrations/over all effort. 30 Points
Tornados
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation, Demo
Presentation.
1) What is a Tornado? 10 Points
2) How does a Tornado Form? 10 Points
3) How do Tornados stop? 10 Points
4) When are Tornados most likely to occur? 10 Points
5) Where are Tornados most likely to occur? 10 Points
6) What scales are used to measure Tornados intensity? Include at least one scale. 10 Points
7) List some Tornados safety tips. 10 Points
8) Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points

Earthquakes
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation.
1) What is an Earthquake? 10 Points
2) What causes Earthquakes? 10 Points
3) What are seismic waves? 10 Points
4) Measuring Earthquakes. What Instruments/methods are used to measure the intensity of an Earthquake? 10 Points
5) What scales are used to measure Earthquakes? Include at least one scale. 10 Points
6) Give some Earthquake history. 10 Points
7) Discuss Earthquake Prediction. 10 Points
8) Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points
Volcanoes
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation, 3D Model/Demo .
1) What is a volcano? 10 Points
2) What causes volcanoes, and what causes them to erupt? 10 Points
3) Parts of a volcano. 10 Points
4) Types of Volcanoes.
Explain each and their type of eruptions. 10 Points
5) Explain the relationship between plate tectonics and volcanoes.
10 Points
6) What is the Ring of Fire? 10 Points
7) Brief History of volcanic eruptions in the world. 10 Points
8) Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points
Tsunamis
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation
1) What is a Tsunami?
10 Points
2) What causes a Tsunami?
10 Points
3) Where do Tsunamis occur?
10 Points
4) Major Tsunamis ? List and give a brief history 10 Points
5) The Alaskan Tsunamis ? 10 Points
6) Discuss Prediction/Signs and Warning . 10 Points.
7) Discuss the damages and casualties.
8) Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points

Endangered Species
Poster Board, Research Paper, Power Point Presentation
1) Species name, scientific name, and Description of habitat. 10 Points
2) Interesting facts about the species. 10 Points
3) Population estimates or survival trends of species. 10 Points
4) Reasons that this species is endangered. 10 Points
5) Reasons that it is important to save the species. 10 Points
6) Possible solutions to help this species survive. 10 Points
7) Potential damage to the environment if this species were to become extinct. 10 Points
8) Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points
Solar System
3D Model & Poster Board or Research Paper.
1) Formation of the Solar System. 10 Points
2) Formation of the Moon. 10 Points
3) Inner Planets a) Mercury 5 Points b) Venus 5 Points c) Earth 5 Points d) Mars 5 Points
4) Asteroid Belt. 5 points
5) Outer Planets a) Jupiter 5 Points b) Saturn 5 Points c) Uranus 5 Points d) Neptune 5 Points
6) Pluto/Discuss its new classification. 5 Points
7) Illustrations/overall effort. 30 Points