Name:______

Class: ______

Design a Demonstration and Presentation of Rock Weathering

50 Points

Design your own demonstration and class observation lab of how weather occurs on rocks. Use the text from pg 56. Choose one of the following from mechanical weathering or chemical weathering. :

Mechanical Weathering / Chemical Weathering
Freezing and Thawing (ice wedging)
Abrasion
Release of Pressure
Plant Growth
Animal Actions / Water
Oxygen (Oxidation)
Carbon Dioxide
Living Organisms
Acid (acid rain)

Make a presentation board with:

1.  Title (5 points)

2.  explanation of process (20 points)

3.  steps of demonstration / class observation lab (10 points)

4.  illustration and pictures to clarify steps (10 points)

5.  explanation of results (10 points)

6.  bring examples of rock that show evidence of this type of weather (10 points)

7.  presentation board is colorful and designed (10 points)

8.  name and class period at bottom of presentation board (5 points)

Demonstrate the lab in front of the class. (20 points)

1.  Eye contact with class

2.  clear voice

3.  practiced/rehearsed presentation

4.  clear chance to observe process

Name:______

Class: ______

Design a Demonstration and Presentation of Rock Weathering

50 Points

Design your own demonstration and class observation lab of how weather occurs on rocks. Use the text from pg 56. Choose one of the following from mechanical weathering or chemical weathering. :

Mechanical Weathering / Chemical Weathering
Freezing and Thawing (ice wedging)
Abrasion
Release of Pressure
Plant Growth
Animal Actions / Water
Oxygen (Oxidation)
Carbon Dioxide
Living Organisms
Acid (acid rain)

Make a presentation board with:

9.  Title (5 points)

10.  explanation of process (20 points)

11.  steps of demonstration / class observation lab (10 points)

12.  illustration and pictures to clarify steps (10 points)

13.  explanation of results (10 points)

14.  bring examples of rock that show evidence of this type of weather (10 points)

15.  presentation board is colorful and designed (10 points)

16.  name and class period at bottom of presentation board (5 points)

Demonstrate the lab in front of the class. (20 points)

5.  Eye contact with class

6.  clear voice

7.  practiced/rehearsed presentation

8.  clear chance to observe process