Name:____________________________________________________Date:________________Period:_ Constructive and Destructive Forces Project Purpose: demonstrate your knowledge of Earth’s changing surface and the forces that change Earth through a creative project Directions: This assignment has two parts. The first part is worth ten points and the second part is worth 20 points. Part one has a required activity. You will have multiple project options for part two. Select something that you will enjoy completing. Keep in mind that most landforms are created by a combination of forces but for this project only, classify a landform as constructive or destructive. Constructive landforms are formed mostly by constructive forces (mountain, delta, beach, etc.). Destructive landforms are formed mostly by destructive forces (valley, canyon, etc). Part 1: Five Points _____ Create a large Venn diagram which compares and contrasts destructive and constructive forces (See Rubric) Part 2: Twenty Points **For all landforms, you must pick different ones from the landforms we talked about in class (Niagara Falls, Hawaiian Islands, Grand Canyon, Waitomo Caves) _____ Landform Poster. Select 4 landforms, two created by constructive forces and two created by destructive forces. Draw pictures of these, creating a poster and briefly describe how each are formed. (See Rubric). _____ Landform Essay. Select 4 landforms, two created by constructive forces and two created by destructive forces. Write a short four paragraph essay which describes how each of these are formed (See Rubric). _____Landform PowerPoint. Select 4 landforms, two formed by constructive forces and two formed by destructive forces. Create a PowerPoint with pictures of these and descriptions. (See Rubric) Part 1 Rubric Venn Diagram 2 points 1 point Constructive forces At least 5 points are covered. Less than five points are covered.
Destructive forces At least 5 points are covered. Less than 5 points are covered. Both At least 3 points are covered under both. Less than three points are covered. Format Venn diagram is properly set up. All bullet points are in complete sentences. Venn diagram is incorrect. Bullet points are not in complete sentences. Neatness and Presentation Drawn neatly on large paper OR typed on the computer. Could be neater. _____ 5 points Part 2 Rubrics Landform Poster 5 points 3 point 1 points Landforms 2 constructive and 2 destructive landforms are included and labeled. 1-2 landforms are missing or incorrect. Some landforms are not clearly labeled. 3 or more landforms are missing or incorrect. Or landforms are not clearly labeled. Drawings Each of the landforms has a hand drawn and colored picture. 1-2 pictures are missing or incorrect. Not all pictures are hand drawn or colored. 3 or more pictures are missing or incorrect. Pictures are not hand drawn or not colored. Descriptions Each landform has an accurate description in 2 complete sentences of how the landform was created. 1-2 descriptions are missing, not accurate, or not in complete sentences. 3 or more descriptions are missing, not accurate, or not in complete sentences. Neatness and Effort Excellent effort is given. Poster is neat, organized and informational. Good effort is given, but more improvement is needed for next time. Poster can be neater or more informational. Unsatisfactory effort is given. Poster must be much neater for next time. ______/20 Points Landform Essay 5 points 3 point 1 points
Landforms 2 constructive and 2 destructive landforms are included. 1-2 landforms are missing. 3 or more landforms are missing. Content One paragraph describes constructive landforms. One paragraph describes destructive landforms. Each landform has a detailed description of how it was formed. paragraphs are not included. descriptions of landforms are incorrect or are not detailed enough. 3 or more descriptions of landforms are incorrect or not detailed. Content is of poor quality. Introduction and Conclusion An Introduction and Conclusion are included. introduction paragraph is included but does not define the forces or does a poor job introducing the paper. does not properly sum up paper. Introduction or conclusion missing. Format is typed and double spaced. One spelling or grammar mistake is made. 4 paragraphs are included. All Paragraphs are 5 or more sentences. Essay does not meet the typed criteria. 3 paragraphs are included. 2-4 spelling or grammar mistakes are made. 1-2 paragraphs are less than 5 sentences. is 2 or fewer paragraphs. or more spelling or grammar errors are made. or more paragraphs are less than 5 sentences. _____20 points PowerPoint 5 points 3 points 1 point Landforms 2 constructive and 2 destructive landforms are included. 1-2 landforms are missing. 3 or more landforms are missing. Descriptions Each landform has a complete sentence description explaining how it was formed. descriptions are missing or inaccurate. 3 or more descriptions are missing or inaccurate.
are not in complete sentences. Slides Each landform is its own slide. Each slide has an appropriate picture. Multiple landforms are included on one slide. 1-2 slides are missing pictures. 3 or more slides are missing pictures. Effort PowerPoint is very creative and shows much effort. More effort is needed. Poor Effort _____20 points