UNIT PROJECT
Diamond Mine Model
PRODUCT: model
SUBJECT:
of a diamond mine tunnel
mining diamonds underground from kimberlite
Design Your Model
Gather Information. Look in books or on the Internet to learn how diamonds form,
why they might be found in kimberlite, and how diamonds are mined.
Draw and label sketches of features associated with kimberlite and
of equipment used in diamond mining. Take notes on materials you might use to
represent the mine tunnel, kimberlite, and equipment.
Take notes.
Build Your Model
Finalize your design. Use
your sketches to develop an overall design for your
model. Plan what mining equipment you will include. Decide on materials—for
example, cardboard boxes and tubes, clay, craft sticks, toy trucks, string, Styrofoam,
and aluminum foil. Be creative. Look around to see what materials are available.
Assemble the model. Gather your materials
and build your model. Brainstorm
Present Your Model
Develop an introduction that will capture your audience’s
attention. Explain where diamonds form and how kimberlite pipes can carry them
toward Earth’s surface. Describe which areas of the world are major producers of
diamonds. Explain how the diamonds are mined.
Plan your presentation.
Write an outline. Write a draft of your presentation, read it aloud, and revise it.
Then, using index cards, write a basic outline to help you during your presentation to
keep yourself organized and aware of the time.
Practice your presentation. Practice giving your presentation several times so that
it becomes smooth. Practice your timing for pointing out parts of your model. Speak
loud enough to be heard, and not too fast.
Present. You
will present your model to the class on ___________________ (date)!
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solutions to any problems that occur.
Model
Completely
Mostly
Partially
Poorly
Accurately represents a diamond mine
tunnel through a kimberlite pipe
5
4
3–2
1–0
Contains a logical representation of mining
equipment
5
4
3–2
1–0
Well constructed and visually interesting
5
4
3–2
1–0
Completely
Mostly
Partially
Poorly
Content is presented in a logical order
5
4
3–2
1–0
Clearly explains where diamonds form and
how kimberlite pipes can carry them toward
Earth’s surface
5
4
3–2
1–0
Clearly explains how diamonds are mined
underground and brought to the surface
5
4
3–2
1–0
Completely
Mostly
Partially
Poorly
5
4
3–2
1–0
Completely
Mostly
Partially
Poorly
Speaks clearly, slowly, and with animation
throughout
5
4
3–2
1–0
Has attention-catching introduction
5
4
3–2
1–0
Completely
Mostly
Partially
Poorly
Efficient and productive
5
4
3–2
1–0
“Special Something” extra credit
Model has some outstanding aspect
5
Content
Organization
Features of model are pointed out in
appropriate places and explained well
Oral Presentation
Use of class time
Subtotal:
________ ! ____________%
50
UNIT PROJECT
Total
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EVALUATION RUBRIC: DIAMOND MINE MODEL