GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES Natural Wonders Project PART 1 ...
GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES Natural Wonders Project PART 1 ...
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<strong>PART</strong> 1.<br />
<strong>GRADE</strong> 7 <strong>SOCIAL</strong> <strong>STUDIES</strong><br />
<strong>Natural</strong> <strong>Wonders</strong> <strong>Project</strong><br />
http://www.planetpals.com/worldwonders.html<br />
Select a natural wonder of the world and fill in the worksheet about it. You may choose your own<br />
natural wonder, but clear it with Mrs. Braun first.<br />
<strong>PART</strong> 2.<br />
Construct a model of the natural wonder(in miniature) including all landforms around this natural<br />
wonder.<br />
This model must show the topography of the area—including your natural wonder, as well as 5 other<br />
landforms in this country. Clearly label the landforms.<br />
<strong>PART</strong> 3.<br />
Write a 1 page information sheet about your chosen natural wonder and your model.<br />
Include the background information about your natural wonder (use your worksheet)<br />
o Location, country and continent, vegetation zone/biome, climatic zone<br />
Features of the natural wonder (how was it made, what is it composed of etc.)<br />
Explain what makes this place so spectacular<br />
<strong>PART</strong> 4. Present your model to the class.<br />
2-3 minutes to describe how you made your model &…<br />
Explain the background information of your natural wonder, its features, and what makes it<br />
unique<br />
DUE DATES:<br />
Model & write up: Thursday Dec. 8<br />
Presentations – Dec. 8 – Dec. 9
<strong>GRADE</strong> 7 <strong>SOCIAL</strong> <strong>STUDIES</strong><br />
Land and Water Forms <strong>Project</strong><br />
<strong>PART</strong> 1. Complete the vocabulary chart for the land and water forms.<br />
<strong>PART</strong> 2. Construct a model with a minimum of 10 land or water forms. Clearly label everything.<br />
<strong>PART</strong> 3. Have a one page point form write up about your model.<br />
Define and describe different land and water forms found on the model.<br />
Mention how the model was made, if you had any help etc.<br />
Describe specific examples of real land and water forms that you have visited(minimum 2)<br />
<strong>PART</strong> 4. Present your model to the class.<br />
2-3 minutes<br />
Describe how you made your model<br />
Explain the theories of how the land and water forms were made<br />
Personal examples of when you have visited places that are represented on your model<br />
DUE DATES:<br />
Model & write up: Thursday Dec. 8<br />
Presentations – Dec. 8 – Dec. 9
7 Social Studies<br />
VOCABULARY CHART<br />
Term Definition<br />
Continent<br />
Island<br />
Atoll<br />
Peninsula<br />
Isthmus<br />
Mountain<br />
Summit<br />
Valley<br />
Hill<br />
Tributaries<br />
Stream<br />
Valley<br />
Gulf<br />
Strait<br />
Rift<br />
Volcano<br />
Magma<br />
Delta<br />
Silt<br />
Mouth<br />
Delta<br />
Moraines<br />
Butte
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