Volcanoes


Mr. Banser

Science 7

Block C

October 2003

 

 

 


Objective:

Your task is to create a pamphlet of factual

information and graphics on various types of volcanoes located in different parts of the world.

 

Publisher setup: Blank document—book fold—file page setup—landscape.

 

Using the key internet websites listed below and

Microsoft Publisher, you will be able to search for, find and present the necessary information.

 

Main Website:

 

 http://library.thinkquest.org/17457/english.html

 

Other websites to check out:

 

http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/

 

http://www.geo.mtu.edu/volcanoes/world.html

 

You may also do an open search

 

On the front page of the pamphlet –Title page – add: Volcanoes title, a graphic or two from clipart or copied from the web. Also add a border to pages of your project including title page.

 

 

 

On the inside 2-4 pages you need to: 

*Present four different types of Volcanoes

*Provide name of volcano and type

*Give location in the world

*Provide date of last eruption

*Add at least one good picture of the volcano

*Provide a few key facts about this  volcano (minimum of 2 important facts)

 

 

Facts can be in point form or short sentences, as long as they are clear and complete.



 

 

 

 

 

Example:

 

Shield Volcano Type:

Mount Kilauea

 

Located on the Hawaiian Islands in the United States.

 

Last Eruption: Continues to erupt daily

 

Kilauea is the world's most active volcano

 

It is located on the southeastern slope of the great volcanic mountain Mauna Loa, at an elevation of 1111m (3646 ft) above sea level

 

In June 1989, it had destroyed the visitors center at the national park, and more than 65 houses by 1990.

 

*Add a picture of your volcano from the web!

 

 

 


On the final page or two  of the pamphlet you may add information and supporting graphics of your choice such as:

 

How a volcano erupts

Hot Spots

Volcanic Features

Effects of Eruptions

Predicting Volcanoes


 

General Criteria Steps are listed on each page. Here listed are some other suggestions and marking  scale:

 

o      Title: Volcanoes : Larger font size, stands out, neat

o      Good copy word processed in Publisher

o      Each section should have a sub-title labeled and larger than other text to stand out

o                Information is interesting and current, and presented in a clear and concise way

·         Volcano pictures clear

o      Point form or complete, short sentences

o      Spelling and grammar

·         Neatness, and overall design creativity,

       appearance and effect

o      Thin border added

·         Full name, date, course and block added

         to front of project

 

 

 

Marking Scale:

4 ½ - 5- Criteria completed in an excellent and outstanding way. Covered outcomes thoroughly!

4- Very good. A few minor errors.

3 ½ - 3- Satisfactory/Good- some key elements of the criteria are missing or not fully                 completed.

2 ½ - 2- Needs Improvement- several elements of criteria are missing or not complete.