Writing+Benchmark-Science

= =  ** Content Assignment **  || The Earth’s surface is constantly changing. Some changes are abrupt (such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions) while other changes happen very slowly over long periods of time (such as building of mountains and creation of ocean floor). We live upon crustal plates that press against one another, pull apart, and sometimes scrape alongside each other. There are worldwide patterns to major geological events (such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building) that coincide with plate boundaries.
 * ** Science ~ Grade 6 **
 * ** Our Changing World **
 * ** Our Changing World **

Write an article for a scientific magazine about a major geological event of your choosing, either current or historical, caused by the movement of plate boundaries. The event may pertain to a slow or fast acting process. Include how this event is related to the action of plate boundaries in the area and the impact on the both physical and living earth. ||
 * Informational/Expository **
 * ** As you create your informational piece, remember to: **
 * Follow directions and answer all steps and questions presented in the task.
 * Use details and facts from your readings to support the topic.
 * Make sure your informational piece is complete and includes information about the dynamics of plate tectonics and the impact of your event on the physical and living earth.
 * Use sound reasoning and support.
 * Use your best grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. ||

=__2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami__= ==1) [|Dr. Liz Cottrell - Smithsonian Geologist]==

5) [|All GEO]
[] Pacific Ring of Fire [] PBS [] current earthquakes in USA [] current volcanic activity worldwide [|http://betterlesson.com/lesson/4579/historic-plate-tectonics#/document/24077/history-of-plate-tectonics?&_suid=135601764768807016135381744961] reading passage “History of Plate Tectonics”
 * Additional upport resources **

= Finished? = =Did you:= = = = =
 * Include an introductory paragraph?
 * Provide factual data about the geological event? (**what, where, when**)
 * Provide a scientific explanation for the geological event? (**how and why**)
 * Explain how the event affected the earth as well as the people living in the area?
 * Start each paragraph with a topic sentence and follow up with good supporting details?
 * Include a concluding paragraph?
 * Proofread for grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization?