Volcano Research Project

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1 Volcano Research Project Task: You will be assigned a volcano and are required to research that volcano s history. You will use the checklist and guidelines below (pages 1-6) to focus your research. You will be responsible for creating an original PowerPoint presentation in school and either a 3- dimensional model or poster outside of school (you may use any free time in school to work on a poster if you decide to do one). All of this information is also available on my website. Your PowerPoint will contain the following information: 1. The name of your volcano 2. The geographic location of your volcano (all that apply) a. Continent or Ocean b. Country c. Geographic coordinates d. Hemisphere e. Tectonic plate 3. Classification of volcano a. By frequency of eruption b. By shape c. By how it has erupted in the past 4. Background information/facts a. General information, interesting facts, myths, legends b. Description of eruptions c. Eruption history (how often and when it last erupted) d. Description of the area surrounding the volcano ( may include population density, major city, rural, land usage, economics of the area) e. Identify plates that have interacted to form your volcano. 5. Hazards/Risks associated with the volcano a. Identify hazards that have occurred in the past with your volcano or could occur in the future. b. Think about the population density, your volcano s eruption history, and the area around your volcano to determine the amount of risk that is associated with your volcano. 6. Conclusion a. Based on what you have learned about your volcano, what is your prediction for future eruptions? Why? b. Be sure to give details to support your prediction.

2 You will be required to do a PowerPoint and ONE of the following. (PowerPoint format is on the next page) Poster Format The poster is a visual aid to help you present your information to the class. Requirements: 1. Use a full size poster board. One (1) sheet of poster board will be provided to you. If you make a mistake you will need to purchase a new sheet. 2. Be creative in the materials you use, but stay within a theme. 3. Include pictures of your volcano. 4. Include a cut-a-way of the structure of a volcano with parts labeled may be the same one used in your PowerPoint. 5. Include information from your PowerPoint. This may be chunked by topic, or bulleted. It does not have to include all of the information, but should give the reader a general description of your volcano. 6. Use correct writing conventions. Model Format The model is a visual aid to help you present your information to the class. Requirements: 1. You may not purchase a model kit. 2. Your model should be a replica of your volcano, which means it should be correct in shape. Be creative in your materials and construction. 3. You should include a cut-a-way of the structure of a volcano. You can do this by including a small drawing or you can make one side of your volcano flat and paint the cut-a-way directly on it. The parts of a volcano should be labeled correctly. 4. You should have your information bulleted on index cards or in outline form to aid you during your presentation. 5. You may have your volcano erupt using baking soda and vinegar. No other chemicals of any kind are allowed. 6. Use correct writing conventions on any text included on your model

3 PowerPoint Format Your PowerPoint will be a bulleted outline of the information you want to present to the class. You will use the following format for your presentation: The title page Table of Contents page- this may be hyperlinked Geographic location Background information/facts Classification of your volcano Identify Hazards Discuss Risks Conclusion Resources Requirements: 1. Follow the general guidelines for all PowerPoint presentations (see packet page -4-). 2. Insert a photo of your volcano on your title page. Other photos may be used throughout your show where appropriate. 3. Include a map/image from Google Maps. Website: The class will then be able to identify the location of your volcano on the Earth. Follow the instructions below to add your Google Map. 4. Include a diagram of the structure of a volcano (i.e. cut-a-way diagram) with parts labeled. You can insert one from the web or draw one with a paint program. You may also omit this from your PowerPoint if you choose to do a poster and it is included as part of your poster. 5. Use correct writing conventions. Google Map Instructions: 1. After constructing your PowerPoint follow the link to Google Maps. 2. Enter your volcano s geographic coordinates. 3. Adjust the map using the zoom in/zoom out bar on the left so that the location of your volcano can be easily identified 4. Click the X on the white pop up bubble to close it 5. Press the Print Scrn button (in the functions row on the keyboard) to capture an image of the map. 6. Open the Paint program a. Directions to choose that program: Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, Paint 7. Paste the image into the program 8. Use the Box Select tool to copy the portion of your map that you want to include in your presentation. (Draw a box around the part you want and choose Copy from the Edit menu) 9. Go to your PowerPoint slide and choose Paste from the Edit menu 10. Adjust the size of the image so that it can be easily read by your audience - 3 -

4 PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines 1. Research- before beginning a PowerPoint you should have a topic and then find information about the topic 2. Slides- Your presentation should include the following types of slides a. Title Slide- Title of your presentation and your name b. Table of Contents Slide- tells your audience what your presentation is about c. Content Slides- the number of slides you have depends upon the amount of information you have d. Closing Slide- wraps up the presentation e. Reference Slide or Works Cited Slide- this slides informs your audience about your resources (use only when necessary) 3. Making your presentation look professional a. Background should be the same throughout the presentation b. Background and Font color should be complementary- light color on dark color, not light color on light color c. Content should be presented using bullets- no paragraphs or complete sentences d. Limit each slide to no more than seven bullets e. Limit the number of animations and sounds f. Font Size- your text should be easily read by your audience g. Pictures and Clip Art should be consistent with the content of the presentation 4. Before Presentation Day a. Practice, practice, practice your material. Do not read your PowerPoint to us. b. Be prepared for me to ask you questions during your presentation. c. PowerPoint saved on my thumb drive as (your name/ volcano name) 5. Presentation Daya. Checklist turned in. b. Research documentation sheets turned in. Please staple together. c. Speak loudly, clearly, and look at the audience

5 Resources of Information You will need to find 3 unique Internet resources, and 2 hard copy resources (a.k.a. books). Resource Documentation Sheets will be completed each day research is done in class. These sheets are included on p-8 of your packet and will be turned in as a graded portion of your project. **NOTE: Plagiarism will result in a failing grade. ** Documentation of Sources: Use the Research Documentation Sheets to identify what websites you have visited, as well as a summary of the information that you will use from that website in your report. (NOTE: 5% will be deducted if you identify Google, Ask Jeeves, or any other search engine as a resource.) Websites: Identify the following in order: (Separate each part with a period and 1 space) 1. Title of the webpage 2. The copyright date [if not listed use the current year] 3. The exact web address copied from the address bar of Internet Explorer Here are two examples: KidsHealth. ( ). Alaska Volcano Observatory. (2006). Books: Identify the following in order: (Separate each part with a period and 1 space) 1. Author (last name first) (Leave out if the book is an encyclopedia) 2. Title of the book 3. Copyright date of the book (Found on the Copyright Page by this symbol ) 4. City where the book was published 5. Publishing Company Here are two examples: One Author: Ruiz, Andres Llamas. Volcanoes and Earthquakes. (1996). New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. No Author: (Textbook, Encyclopedia, etc.) Discovery Works. (1999). New Jersey: Silver Burdett Ginn Visit my website for a list of Internet sites to get you started

6 Calendar of Due Dates November Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Volcano Project Introduced Volcano Quiz Volcano Test Work Day/ Resource Check Resource Check 24 No School Work Day/ Resource Check 25 No School 19 Work Day 26 No School 20 Work Day 27 No School December Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Work Day 2 PPT/project due Presentations 3 Presentations 4 Presentations

7 Online -Research Documentation Sheet- Name of website: URL address: Summary of information on this site: Online -Research Documentation Sheet- Name of website: URL address: (main portion only) Summary of information on this site: Online -Research Documentation Sheet- Name of website: URL address: (main portion only) Summary of information on this site: - 7 -

8 Hard Copy Text -Research Documentation Sheet- Name of author(s): Title of the book: Copyright date: City where the book was published: Publishing Company: Information from this book: Hard Copy Text -Research Documentation Sheet- Name of author(s): Title of the book: Copyright date: City where the book was published: Publishing Company: Information from this book: - 8 -

9 Checklist/Grade Sheet for Volcano Research Project I have included all of the components in my PowerPoint: Student Teacher Your name (1 point) Slides: (2 pts each) Material is organized Bulleted Outline form One background used throughout Transitions (used at least 1, not over used) Photos used in appropriate places Diagram of volcano structure Media Usage: In PowerPoint or on Poster (1-3pts each) Volcano Diagram Pictures used appropriately Pictures match the volcano Google Map used appropriately Cut-A-Way diagram labeled correctly Cut-A-Way diagram matches volcano type Content: Volcano Name (1pt) Geographic Location (2pts) Classification (1-5pts) Background Information (1-5pts) Hazards associated with volcano (1-5pts) Risks associated with surrounding area (1-5pts) Conclusion (1-5pts) Poster or Model: Neatly done (3 pts) Reflects information in presentation (2 pts) Used appropriately during presentation (2pts) Miscellaneous: Print copy of slideshow in handout format turned in BEFORE presentation (2pts) Correct Writing conventions (2pts) Effort applied during research phase (8pts) Appropriate use of school resources (2pts) Resources- 3 Websites (5pts) 2 Hard Copy [Book] (5pts) Checklist Point Total Replacement Packet (-5pts if lost) Percentage Score - 9 -

10 Volcano Presentation Evaluation Presenter s Name: Date: Oral Content Organization Eye Contact Rate Voice Advanced- 4 Proficient- 3 Basic- 2 Below Basic- 1 Presenter speaks in a clear voice with appropriate volume. Rate of presentation is appropriate. Speaker makes eye contact with audience and maintains good posture. Presentation is well organized with a beginning, middle, and end. Information is complete and accurate. There is clear evidence of research. Presenter usually speaks in a clear voice with appropriate volume Rate is slow or fast, but does not distract from content. Speaker attempts to make eye contact and usually maintains good posture. Organization may lack a sufficient beginning, middle, or end, but it does not distract greatly from the content. Information is mostly complete and accurate. Evidence of research exists. Presenter is difficult to hear and may hesitate over the content. Rate of presentation may slightly distract from the content. Speaker does not maintain eye contact. Seems antsy, slightly distracts from content Organization may lack a sufficient beginning, middle, or end. Slightly distracts from content. Information is mostly complete and accurate. There is some evidence of research. Presenter s clarity and volume are such that content is not delivered Rate of presentation distracts from the content. Speaker s mannerisms and posture distract from content. A beginning, middle, and end are lacking ad distract from content. Information is not complete and accurate. Little or no evidence of research exists. Rubric Points: Percentage Score: Grade Conversion: 17+=100%, 16=94%, 15=89%, 13=83%, 12=78%, 11=72%, 10 or less 67% Online Resource Documentation Sheets Source 1 pts earned: Date: Source 2 pts earned: Date: Source 3 pts earned: Date: Total Points earned out of 10: /10 Research Grade Hard Copy Resource Documentation Sheets Source 1 pts earned: Date: Source 2 pts earned: Date: Percentage Score: