Geological Concepts Project

11/18/2013

So far, this six weeks, you've had 1 project opportunity:

• Trends of Urbanization Prezi and Community Mapping Project

If you completed all, or part of this assignment, you should have been awarded credit. Make sure to check your grades, and let me know if I've missed an email. They get lost easily.

The SECOND project opportunity this six weeks is:

• Geology and Earth Resources 3D model
• Create a 3D model of any concept from Chapter 14.
• Models need to be no larger than 24" to fit on classroom shelves
• Models will be on display in the library for two weeks after you build them.
• 10 points Extra credit for recycled materials. Must include a list (standing placard) for display that identifies all recycled contents.
• You are working in pairs, and names should be displayed with project.

This assignment is due December 2 (Monday after Thanksgiving)

Here's your good friend Rubric.

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Scientific Knowledge	Explanations by all group members indicate a clear and accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.	Explanations by all group members indicate a relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.	Explanations by most group members indicate relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.	Explanations by several members of the group do not illustrate much understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.
Function	Structure functions extraordinarily well, holding up under atypical stresses.	Structure functions well, holding up under typical stresses.	Structure functions pretty well, but deteriorates under typical stresses.	Fatal flaws in function with complete failure under typical stresses.
Information Gathering	Accurate information taken from several sources in a systematic manner.	Accurate information taken from a couple of sources in a systematic manner.	Accurate information taken from a couple of sources but not systematically.	Information taken from only one source and/or information not accurate.
Construction -Materials	Appropriate materials were selected and creatively modified in ways that made them even better.	Appropriate materials were selected and there was an attempt at creative modification to make them even better.	Appropriate materials were selected.	Inappropriate materials were selected and contributed to a product that performed poorly.
Construction - Care Taken	Great care taken in construction process so that the structure is neat, attractive and follows plans accurately.	Constuction was careful and accurate for the most part, but 1-2 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.	Construction accurately followed the plans, but 3-4 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.	Construction appears careless or haphazard. Many details need refinement for a strong or attractive product.