Name:

 

6^th Grade Earth Science

2^nd Quarter Project 2008-2009

Travel Brochure

 

Due Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008

 

The objective of this project is to develop a tri-fold travel brochure advertising a visit to a natural attraction created by weathering, erosion, and/or mass movement.

 

The brochure must contain all of the following:

 

1. Brochure must be typed or neatly hand-written in ink or marker
2. Use an 8.5 X 11 inch sheet of paper (any color) folded three-ways as demonstrated in class
3. Have a title, your name and class section
4. Include 3 pictures of your attraction (black & white or color)
5. Discuss all of the following:

·         How old geologically is the attraction?

·         What does the attraction look like?

·         What specific geological processes formed the attraction?

·         Are the processes that formed the monument still occurring there?

·         What activities can be done at the attraction?

·         How can you get to your attraction?  What is the closest major city?

·         Are there any similar attractions elsewhere in the world?

6. List of websites that you can visit for more information.
7. At least three references (specific websites or books)

 

 

Grading Rubric

 

All questions are answered accurately and in detail                                 /25

 

Brochure is neat, tri-fold, typed or hand-written neatly                           /10

in ink or marker

 

Pictures                                                                                                     /5

 

Brochure is attractive, creative and well-organized;                                 /5

Title is creative and informative

 

References                                                                                                            /5

 

Total                                                                                                         /50