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.