How is the Earth Changing? Case Study Overview and Project
Timeline
There will be a fair amount of independent work time, think about how you will self-manage with your partner to meet the daily product goalsJ!
| Day | Topic | Product |
| 1 | Overview of Case Study Sites | Tan Sheet filled out—one side (either A/B or C/D) |
| 2 | Overview of Case Study Sites | Tan Sheet filled out—BOTH sides |
| 3 | Each table group assigned ONE site to create “Keynote” presentation + Work Time | Presentation started 3 of 8 slides completed WITH script |
| 4 | Presentation Work Time | Presentation near done 7 of 8 slides completed WITH script |
| 5 | Finalize Presentations | Presentation done and practiced |
| 6 | Give Presentations | Note-taking sheet completed |
Keynote Presentation—Slides
Slides should include reference to the scientific principles we’ve learned over the course of the unit. See the posters in the room and in your SN. The slide should contain 10-15 words, your verbal explanation will provide detail.
| Slide # | Slide Content: 10-15 words max | Explanation |
| 1. Title | The title page should include the name of your site and a picture. | |
| 2. Location | World map with location of your site highlighted | Descriptive information that refers to continents, oceans, countries |
| 3. Features (Evidence) | Images of the features found at your site | Describe the features (landforms) found |
| 4. Plates | Tectonic plate map with your site highlighted | · Name of Plate(s)
· Type of Plate(s) · Density of Plate(s) |
| 5. Plate Interaction: (Claim) | Image showing the type of interaction happening at your site | · Describe in detail of plate movement and boundary (1 of the 7 types) |
| 6. Connect Interaction to Evidence (Reasoning) | Image with both features and plate interaction | · Describe how the plate interactions cause the features
· Include direction |
| 7. Interesting Information | Varies | Could include: description of recent events or future events, impact on humans, interest to a tourist, history in terms of continental drift, current research at site. |
| 8. Question | Questions—one or two | Describe what questions you still have and why they are interesting or important |