6th Grade Geology
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Build a Model Your model must show the inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust.
Compose and Perform a Song Your lyrics must include the definitions and examples (at least one each) of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Make Photo Essay Your photo essay must have pictures of rocks with economic value from 5 different countries. Label the country, rock type, and market value.
Draw a Map Your map must show and label the major plates in relation to the continents. Draw. Do not copy and paste.
Write a Page Your page must be written in complete sentences. You must use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. You must explain the entire rock cycle including the process necessary to get from rock type to rock type.
Oral News Report Find a recent (within the past 5 years) geologic event in the news and give an oral report explaining the event as if you are the reporter.
Vocabulary Graphic Organizer You must arrange 10 vocabulary words and their definitions into a concept map.
Convergent Boundary Diagram Draw your diagram to include all the processes involved around convergent boundaries.
Mineral Paragraphs You will choose four minerals and write a full paragraph about each one which includes information on how it is used. Be sure to write in complete sentences and use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
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Citations From a book: From the internet: You must include the title, authors’ names, publisher, and copyright date From the internet: You must give the URL address DO NOT use ANY kind of wiki site. This includes ask.com and answers.com