This week in the state of Wonder we will look at the Earth….
Is the Earth today the same as it was yesterday?
Did it rumble deep down in its core... quaking and shaking with a roar?
Did the mountain blow its top or did lava flow gently into the sea, building an island for you and me?
And what about nature’s fury, the wind and rain and icy flurry?
The gentle mountain stream becomes a torrent and the river flows with swiftest current
Into the gulf or sea or bay carrying the land that was in the way.
Photo by Paul D Stewart
As you ponder these questions and ask more of your own, you will form teams of three. Each person will become a field expert in one of three fields of study.
The geologist will research the effect of weathering, erosion, and deposition on the Earth's surface.
The seismologist will learn about volcanoes, earthquakes, faults and of course seismology.
The conservationist will become an expert in soil conservation as it relates to erosion, flood control and beach reclamation.
Collaboration - For the purpose of the research all of the geologists will work as one team, the seismologists will work together and the conservationists will work together. Each person is responsible for their own documentation.
After the research is done come back into your teams of three to share what you have learned and create a 3 – 5 minute presentation. Two teams may work together if you all agree. Together identify a problem uncovered by your research that your team can help solve. Brainstorm with your team to create an innovative solution for the problem. Build either a prototype or a working model. (You may need to consult experts outside the classroom.)
The final project will consist of: individual research notes, a group Power Point, Prezi, video, or augmented reality presentation of your research findings; documentation of the engineering design process and a prototype or working model of your solution.
Please don’t forget to give credit to your sources. All images linked to this page are from the Science Photo Library
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Is the Earth today the same as it was yesterday?
Did it rumble deep down in its core... quaking and shaking with a roar?
Did the mountain blow its top or did lava flow gently into the sea, building an island for you and me?
And what about nature’s fury, the wind and rain and icy flurry?
The gentle mountain stream becomes a torrent and the river flows with swiftest current
Into the gulf or sea or bay carrying the land that was in the way.
Photo by Paul D Stewart
As you ponder these questions and ask more of your own, you will form teams of three. Each person will become a field expert in one of three fields of study.
The geologist will research the effect of weathering, erosion, and deposition on the Earth's surface.
The seismologist will learn about volcanoes, earthquakes, faults and of course seismology.
The conservationist will become an expert in soil conservation as it relates to erosion, flood control and beach reclamation.
Collaboration - For the purpose of the research all of the geologists will work as one team, the seismologists will work together and the conservationists will work together. Each person is responsible for their own documentation.
After the research is done come back into your teams of three to share what you have learned and create a 3 – 5 minute presentation. Two teams may work together if you all agree. Together identify a problem uncovered by your research that your team can help solve. Brainstorm with your team to create an innovative solution for the problem. Build either a prototype or a working model. (You may need to consult experts outside the classroom.)
The final project will consist of: individual research notes, a group Power Point, Prezi, video, or augmented reality presentation of your research findings; documentation of the engineering design process and a prototype or working model of your solution.
Please don’t forget to give credit to your sources. All images linked to this page are from the Science Photo Library
Click on the arrow for audio.