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Rock Cycle Project

For this project you will be given the opportunity to choose a project on your own. You will need to think of an idea or search the internet to help you with project ideas.

·  You are not allowed to just copy someone’s idea from the internet or other source. You are to create some sort of original presentation to represent the rock cycle. You could choose to make a model, write and perform or record a song, create a video, do a PowerPoint presentation, perform a skit, create a poster, write an original story or comic, create an information pamphlet, etc.

·  Other ideas are welcome; you just need to have your idea approved by Mr. Herrel before proceeding with your project.

·  This is meant to be an individual project, but if you have a good idea that involves a partner, you may request to work with a partner, but you will need to be able to meet with all members outside of school to work on your project.

·  You will present your project to the class.

Project Requirements

1.  The rock cycle must be described or represented or labeled in detail.

2.  The types of rocks must be named and described and how they are formed and broken down.

3.  At least two examples from each type of rock must be named or shown (picture or actual rock).

4.  If a song, skit or video are chosen, a written script must also be turned in.

5.  You must document the sources of your information.

Project Time Line

1.  Wednesday 2/15/11- Project idea due. Project idea must be approved by Mr. Herrel. (2 pts)

2.  Friday 2/17/11- At least half your script, lyrics to song, poster idea, model idea, PowerPoint, etc. is due. (2 pts)

3.  Monday 2/20/11- Final project due.

Grading

See Rubric on back, read each section carefully to make sure you receive all points possible!

1 Point / 2 Points / 3 Points / 4 Points / Total
Organization / Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information. / Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around. / Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow. / Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.
Subject Knowledge / Student does not have grasp of information / Student is uncomfortable with information / Student is at ease with information / Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required)
Graphics / Student uses superfluous graphics or no graphics / Student occasionally uses graphics that rarely support text and presentation. / Student's graphics relate to text and presentation. / Student's graphics explain and reinforce screen text and presentation.
Mechanics / Student's presentation has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors. / Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors. / Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors. / Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.
Elocution / Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear. / Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. / Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation. / Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.
Timeline
If Timeline #3 is late, then 20% off Total Points / 0 pts if Timeline # 1 and 2 were late or not turned in / Timeline # 1 or 2 were late or not turned in / All timeline dates fulfilled
Sources / Sources are Listed
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