Rocks and Minerals Project Due: March 6, 2015

Rm 23 Rock Adventures Brochure

Every day we see rocks and minerals that look quite ordinary. We don’t pay much attention to them. They are part of our world that we take for granted. But there are also some amazing rock formations. No matter how many times we see them, we notice them!  

Some Examples:

Killbear Provincial Park, Ontario
http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/killbear

     

                            

Dinosaur Provincial Park, Alberta
http://www.albertaparks.ca/dinosaur.aspx

Great resource for Îles de la Madeleine, Québec, Newfoundland & Labrador: es de la Madeleine, Quebec, the Island of Newfoundland, and Labrador
http://wmsmir.cits.rncan.gc.ca/index.html/pub/geott/ess_pubs/214/214397/mr_58_e.pdf

What To Do...

Project can be presented on Bristol Board or printed on 8.5 X 11 paper

Please include the following in your Rock Adventure Brochure:

1. Title or Title page; include your name and date.
2. The name and 2 pictures of the rock formation (or mineral), list 5 basic facts about the rock or mineral.
3. Where is it found? Describe the location of the rock formation that you would like to visit. Or maybe you have already visited and have seen it while on holidays?  
4. What makes it special?
5. Make up 5 more questions that you have about your rock or mineral, and include 3 to 5 sentence answers for each of your questions.

Not included in the Brochure:

Students please present to the class on the date that you have chosen for your presentation (all projects to be completed by Friday, March 6, 2015)

Grand Total of 40 points

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**Please note, your work will be scored from Level 1 to 4 for writing quality.  Please re-read and edit your work so that it reflects the appropriate level for writing. ** 

Level 1 = DEVELOPING, INFORMATION IS MISSING

Level 2 = GOOD BEGINNING, MORE INFORMATION S.V.P.!!

Level 3 = PROFICIENT, CORRECT USE OF INFORMATION

Level 4 = EXCELLENT, ACCOMPLISHED

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Did You Remember To: 

Provide details and examples to enhance meaning

Check your grammar, spelling and punctuation

Express ideas clearly and fluently

Summarize and synthesize important ideas when you present