NE Standards:
12.1 Unifying Concepts and Processes
Unifying concepts and
processes help students think about and integrate a range of basic ideas
which builds an understanding of the natural world.
12.1.1 By the end
of twelfth grade, students will develop an understanding of systems, order,
and organization.
*Create a physical, mental, or mathematical model to show how
objects and processes are connected
*Evaluate the reasonableness of answers to problems.
Objective: 
To create a Power Point that explains one of Earth’s
geologic processes that shaped and changed the Earth’s surface or is a major
event in Earth’s past that has impacted our planet.
Assessments:
*Rubric scored Power Point Presentation
Written draft of Power Point (English 9
teacher will assess)
Computer Lab Work
….Peer evaluation
Provision for special needs:
Enlarged printed copy for visually impaired student
Access to the Help Lab during study hall
May present to instructor only if needed
Materials: 
Computer Lab-Internet Access/Power Point
Computer disks
Computer Printer
Projection system w/remote
Vocabulary:
Power Point
Catastrophic
Presentation
Research
Rubric
Procedures:
Students will be assigned on the events or processes
to research and then create a presentation for the class that will help us
understand our dynamic planet and how it has changed over the centuries.
Activities: *View Bill Nye video
*View Sample power
points
*Receive instruction on
creating power point
*Complete Content info
for power point
*Complete Presentation
for power point
*Complete Delivery
presentation
*Peer Evaluations
Closure: Students will complete individual written
and power point
presentations as well as
evaluations by teacher and peers.
References: 
Ask.com
Yahoo.com
Google.com
Reflection:
Project will take about 3 weeks to complete.
