CONSTRUCTIVE & DESTRUCTIVE PROCESSES
Goal: Describe how landforms are created through a combination of destructive and constructive processes.
We are going to be using a menu of options to learn about forces that change Earth’s surface. There are six
different topics that we will be examining in further detail:
(1) weathering and erosion
(3) faults
(5) volcanoes
(2) deposition
(4) earthquakes
(6) mountains
Organization of Project:
• You may choose to work individually, with a partner, or in a group of three to
complete your “menu.”
• You must choose at least one activity from each topic area (see columns on the
back for choices).
• You may not do more than two activities in any one topic area for credit.
• All “free choice” proposals require prior approval from your teacher before
beginning that activity. Point values will be determined at that time.
• Ensure that your name is (or the names of everyone you are working with are)
clearly marked on every product you submit.
Grading Procedures:
• You must earn a total 60 points for 100%. This will be recorded as an assessment grade.
• You may be asked to revise or add to your work if it does not and resubmit it for a final grade.
• Grading will be on-going, so turn in your work as you complete it.
• You must cite all of the resources you use for every activity you complete. This must be turned in with each
product and/or cited on the product.
• We will have check points along the way to ensure completion:
-­‐ Minimum of one activity completed by __Thursday, 2/20_______________________
-­‐ Minimum of three activities completed by __Monday, 2/24______________________
-­‐ Minimum of six activities completed by ___Thursday, 2/27__________________
-­‐ All work submitted by___Monday, 3/3___________________________ CONSTRUCTIVE & DESTRUCTIVE PROCESSES
CONSTRUCTIVE & DESTRUCTIVE PROCESSES
Weathering & Erosion
Deposition
Faults
Make a Venn Diagram
that compares and
contrasts weathering
and erosion. Ensure
that the Venn Diagram
is titled and that all
sections within it are
also titled. Include at
least six items in each
section.
Make a mobile that shows
various landforms that are
created by deposition.
Include at least 10 pieces
of related information, as
well as color and pictures.
Your product should be
visually appealing (i.e.,
hangs in a balanced way,
is easy to read).
Create a three
dimensional model
that shows the three
different types of
faults. Parts of the
model are labeled.
You attempt to show it
to scale. It must
include titles for each
fault.
Create a model (threedimensional or virtual)
that demonstrates two
different agents of
erosion and types of
weathering in a chosen
location. Label all of
the parts in your model.
Attempt to include
appropriate scale; must
include a title for your
model.
Create a news report
that exposes a problem
with either weathering
or erosion in a chosen
location. Be sure to
include pictures or
video to document the
problem. Address the
who, what, where,
when, why and how in
your report. Written
documentation of your
work must be
submitted.
Free Choice
Free Choice
Identify three places
on Earth where
faulting has caused
the rock layers to rearrange so that the
youngest rock is not
on top. Explain the
process that caused
the rock to exist the
way that it does
currently. Choose
your method of
sharing this
information. Please
let your teacher know
of your choice before
you begin.
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Earthquakes
Create a brochure that
explains what causes
earthquakes (5 facts) and
includes earthquake safety tips
(5 additional facts). Your
brochure should be in threefold format (front includes title
and picture). Within the
brochure, you must include
pictures and written text in
paragraph form.
Design a demonstration
Identify a location on
Scientists use triangulation to
that shows how deposition Earth where each of
locate the epicenter of an
takes place. Be prepared
the three kinds of fault earthquake. Create a lesson
to share your
lines exists. Map
for your classmates to teach
demonstration with the
these places on a
them how to locate the
class (practice!). The term world map. Also,
epicenter of an earthquake. In
demonstration implies that explain the evidence
your lesson, your peers must
you will be showing a
at each of the three
practice this skill. Turn in
three-dimensional model of locations that leads us written documentation of your
deposition in action. In the to think that is the kind lesson. You will be sharing
essence of time, we may
of fault line there.
this, so PRACTICE! In the
need to video your
Share your
essence of time, we may need
product.
information in an
to video your product.
easy-to-read chart.
Research the creation and
changes of the Mississippi
Delta (or other delta with
prior approval) over time.
Using your data, make
poster or powerpoint/
keynote that predicts how
the delta will change
during the next 30 years.
You should have a title and
pictures/diagrams to
illustrate your information.
The purpose of this to
show the current stage and
the predicted future of the
delta as time passes.
Volcanoes
Mountains
Chart how each of the
following volcanoes
forms and how each
impacts Earth’s surface:
(1) cinder cones, (2)
composite volcanoes, (3)
shield volcanoes, and (4)
lava domes. Include
how each kind is both
constructive &
destructive.
Create a comic strip
that shows how
volcanoes are related to
the Ring of Fire. Include
at least five
representative volcanoes
found in the Ring of Fire
and explain in your
comic how/why these
examples are typical of
the Ring of Fire.
Make a flipbook that shows
how different types of
mountains form: (1) folded,
(2) upwarped, (3) faultblock, and (4) volcanic.
Include examples of where
each type is located on
Earth. Make sure to explain
why each style forms the
way that it does.
Points
5 points
Research 18 interesting
facts about mountains that
10
includes the four types of
points
mountains (see list above),
at least one example each
type, and ten other facts
about mountains. This
means you should have at
least 18 total. Check these
facts with your teacher.
Then, design a crossword
puzzle (remember, these
contain clues to the words,
not just the words). Provide
a key as well. This could be
done online if you want.
You have been chosen to
Write a letter to your
You have made it your goal
research earthquake proof
teacher ranking the most to visit the most majestic
15
structures. Prepare a
destructive volcanic
mountains in the world.
points
presentation that outlines
eruptions. Explain how
Create a scrapbook that
your recommendation. If you
you defined destructive
documents your journeys.
are working individually,
and why you chose to
Include how each mountain
present a plan for EITHER a
rank the ones in the
formed and why it was
building or a bridge. If you are order that you did. If you chosen. If you are working
working with a partner or
are working individually, individually, please include
group, present a plan for
rank the top FIVE
FIVE mountains; partners or
BOTH a building and a bridge. volcanic eruptions;
a group need to include
Cite at least two successful
partners or a group
TEN. Your scrapbook must
designs already built as well as needs to rank the top
include a cover with a title.
your original idea. Include
TEN. Your letter should Each example must include
visuals to support your
be in proper letter
a picture and a written
presentation. Be prepared to
format, either written or
explanation.
share!
typed in a final draft.
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