For this web project, you will be assigned to a two person team before you begin.  Your team  will consist of the following positions, decide who will be :
       1. Principal Scientist - Research Integration ( Research team leader, in charge of group conduct, writes down information needed to complete task for team. Assigns jobs in order to efficiently gathers teams materials, handouts, keep track of due dates, etc.)
       2. Geological Research Data Analyst ( writes down information needed to complete task for the research team.)
       3. Research Data Analyst. ( reads important information aloud to the team, helps to direct team members to appropriate areas for information.)
        

    Once you have organized your team, you can start your project.  Each person in your team will share jobs 2 and 3. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before beginning. Due dates for each activity and project will be posted in class. Check these dates frequently!!

Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page
 

  SECTION 1

  While reading the information in the web sites listed, answer the questions on the handout provided. Also, define the vocabulary words for Lesson 1 and Content Center.
 Remember, each person in the group MUST have his/her own  complete set of questions and vocabulary words.
  Begin by going to the following sites :

Content Center- The Earth's Layers

Lesson 1- Earth's Structure
 
 

Once you have completed your questions and vocabulary, your group will create a detailed and labeled poster depicting the Earth's structure. Make sure you give the poster a title. Make sure all group member names are on the back of your work. 

 ** If you need a need a new copy of the vocabulary words or the questions click on the following links:

VOCABULARY WORKSHEET

QUESTIONS
 
 Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page
 

 SECTION 2

    Begin this section by reading the information for the content center and lesson 2. You will answer the questions for these readings and define the vocabulary words. Remember, all persons in your group must have her/his own complete set of questions and defined vocabulary. 

  Begin by going to the following web sites:

Content Center-Pangaea To The Present

Lesson 2- A History Of Earth's Plates

Once you have completed your questions and vocabulary begin reading about the man named Alfred Wegener. Complete the handout for this activity. Each person in the group must have his/her own completed handout. To read about Alfred Wegener go to the following web site: 

  People & Discoveries-Alfred Wegener
 
 

  Obtain a worksheet from the classroom. Follow the instructions for writing your letter to the United States Geological Association. This will be your rough draft. Each person in the group must write their own letter. This letter will count as a quiz grade. Be sure to peer edit your work checking for spelling and grammar errors.
       When you believe your letter is perfect, you will You will rewrite your letter in your best cursive handwriting on the parchment with the pen, making it look antique. Submit your finished product for a grade.

** If you need a new copy of the Vocabulary Words, Questions or Alfred Wegener worksheet, click on the links below to make new copies.

Vocabulary Worksheet

Questions

Alfred Wegener Worksheet
 
  Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits |

Teacher Page
 

SECTION 3
  Begin this final section by going to the web sites shown below and reading the information in them. On the vocabulary handout, define all words. On the question handout, answer all questions carefully. Each person in the group will need to have their own complete set of worksheets. When you are done, complete the final task as a group. 

Content Center- Mountain Building

Lesson 3- How Plates Move

  Once you have competed your worksheets, your group will create its final project. Your job is to accurately predict the position of the continents 150 million years into the future. You will need to research the direction of plate movement and the rate of speed each plate is moving. Create a poster depicting your prediction. as a group, you will present your ideas to the rest of your class. In your presentation you will need to be very clear in your reasons for placing your continents in their predicted positions.

** If you need a new copy of the section 3 vocabulary words or questions, click on the links below to obtain a new page.

Vocabulary Worksheet

Questions