Volcanoes Project

2nd 9 Weeks
For the 2nd 9 weeks, you may choose a project idea that will interest you! You are required to choose a project from
the list below that shows your understanding of volcanoes. Partners will be acceptable on all projects EXCEPT for
the research paper. (Note: all members in your group will receive the same grade)

Project choices
1. Research an actual volcano and make a working 3D model of it! (The volcano must actually erupt!)
a. Construct a model of a real volcano including any defining features of the volcano including craters and lakes.
b. You may use any materials you would like (Food may not contain any nut products and will NOT be eaten in
class). Some possible materials may include clay, Styrofoam,
paint, plaster, paper, etc.
c. Base must be no larger than 60 cm x 60 cm
d. Include a Volcano Mini-Report or a poster which includes:
i. A picture of the volcano.
ii. Type of volcano
iii. Where the volcano is located (country and continent)
iv. Volcano’s general characteristics
1. height of the volcano
2. type of eruption
3. Are there any towns or cities at risk from an
eruption of this volcano?
4. Is it related to a hot spot or a subduction zone?
Name the tectonic plate(s) involved

2. Write a research paper about a major historical volcano (2-3 pages long; includes a title page, 12-point font, normal
margins, double spaced)
a. Include the where, when, why and how
b. Description of damage done
c. Describe the history of the volcano’s eruptions (how often)
d. Describe the most famous eruption from this volcano and its effects
e. Describe what measures the local population can take if there is a major eruption in the future
f. Describe the benefits the volcano serves the surrounding town/area
g. Any additional facts about the volcano

3. Design a volcano magazine

a. 2 current event articles
b. 10 volcano pictures
c. 10 additional facts
d. 1 activity (crossword, word search, games, etc.)
e. Cover page with magazine title
f. One advertisement

4. Create a song that is all about volcanoes (you may use a musical instrument)
a. Must be a minimum of 2 minutes long
b. Entertaining but correctly includes a minimum of 15 vocabulary terms and facts about volcanoes
c. Must hand in a typed version of the lyrics

5. Make a movie that is all about volcanoes

a. Must be at least 5 minutes long; needs to be on a disk, DVD or video that can be shown on the class computer
b. Entertaining but includes a minimum of 15 facts about volcanoes

DUE DATE ________________________________

Volcano Model Grading Rubric Volcano Song/Movie Grading Rubric

1. Accuracy of Content and Knowledge (50 points total) 1. Accuracy of Content and Knowledge (30 points total)
***MODEL MUST ERUPT! (10 points) a. 15 accurate facts (15 points)
a. Model resembles the real volcano (10 points) b. Includes accurately used vocabulary terms (15 points)
b. Picture is attached (5 points)
c. Volcano type and location is included (10 points) 2. Presentation (25 points)
d. Volcano’s general characteristics are listed (10 points) a. Presentation of the movie or song to the class; all group members must participate
e. All information is accurate (5 points) in the presentation (15 points)
b. Good oral presentation: eye contact, loud voice, good speaking-pace (10 points)
2. Presentation (30 points total) c. Song lasts 2 minutes, movie lasts 10 minutes
a. Presentation the model and poster/report (10 points)
b. Good oral presentation: eye contact, loud voice, good speaking-pace (10 points) 3. Creativity (25 points)
c. All group members must participate in the presentation (10 points) a. Creative song lyrics or skit (10 points)
b. interesting and entertaining (10 points)
3. Creativity (10 points total)
a. Creative use of materials (5 points) 4. Organization (20 points)
b. colorful, unique and interesting (5 points) a. Time and preparation are evident (15 points)
b. Correct grammar and punctuation in mini- report (5 points)
4. Organization (10 points total)
a. Time and preparation are evident (5 points)
b. Correct grammar and punctuation in mini- report (5 points)
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Volcano Magazine Grading Rubric
Volcano Research Paper Grading Rubric
1. Accuracy of Content and Knowledge (60 points total)
Accuracy of Content and Knowledge (65 points total) a. 2 current event articles; from within the last year ( 10 points)
a. History of the volcano; Include the where, when, how. Describe the most b. 10 volcano pictures (10 points)
famous eruption from this volcano and its effects(25 points) c. 10 additional facts (10 points)
b. Description of damage done (10 points) d. 1 activity (crossword, word search, games, etc.) (10 points)
c. Additional facts about the volcano (10 points) e. Cover page with magazine title (10 points)
d. Describe the benefits the volcano serves the surrounding town/area (10 f. One advertisement ( 10 points)
points)
e. Describe what measures the local population can take if there is a major 2. Presentation (20 points total)
eruption in the future (10 points) a. Presentation of the magazine to the class (10 points)
b. Good oral presentation: eye contact, loud voice, good speaking-pace (5 points)
2. Presentation (15 points total) c. All group members must participate in the presentation (5 points)
a. Present the information from your research to the class (5 points)
b. use of a visual aid (5 points) 3. Creativity (10 points total)
c. Good oral presentation: eye contact, loud voice, good speaking-pace (5 points) b. Interesting and creative use of graphics, stories, overall set-up (10 points)

3. Organization (20 points total) 4. Organization (10 points total)

a. Time and preparation are evident (10 points) a. Time and preparation are evident (5 points)
b. Correct grammar and punctuation (510points) b. Correct grammar and punctuation in mini- report (5 points)