25-Point Projects
Presentation: Geologists study the solid and liquid matter on Earth.
Imagine that
you are a geologist studying rocks. Prepare a three- to five-minute presentation that
explains the rock cycle for the class. Create a visual aid to use during the presentation.
Pamphlet: Design a pamphlet that explains the rock cycle in a simple, interesting
way. The first page of the pamphlet should be a title page. Each of the following
pages should discuss one phase of the rock cycle and have one illustration.
15-Point Projects
Bulletin Board: Design a classroom bulletin board about the rock cycle.
Choose a
title for the board. Display facts, photos, charts, and maps in interesting ways. Add
other elements to attract attention.
Journal: Pretend that you are a rock experiencing the rock cycle. Write five journal
entries from the point of view of the rock, explaining each phase of the rock cycle. Be
sure to use facts to support your writing.
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5-Point Projects
Poster: Design a poster about the rock cycle. The poster should have eye-catching
graphics and important facts listed clearly.
Poem: Write an acrostic poem by writing ROCK CYCLE vertically down the middle of
a piece of lined paper. Use each letter in another word or phrase that relates to the
topic.
Student-Proposed Projects
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Criteria
Poor
Needs Work
Fair
Strong
Outstanding
Clarity of
Project/Model
Knowledge of
the Rock Cycle
Creativity
Overall
Presentation
Mechanics
(neatness, spelling,
grammar, etc.)
optional/additional
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