Description
Topic Option #1: As
we cover Earth Science topics throughout the course, the knowledge may
spark your curiosity about what is happening right where you live. For
this first option, you will do an Earth Science “reading” of your home
place—where you are living right now. In your paper, you will discuss
the plate tectonic setting of your home place, chronicle its geologic
history including present-day evidence of that history, describe the
landscape as it exists now and the earth processes happening there, and
discuss the region’s dominant weather patterns and overall climate.
Include maps, diagrams, and photos to support your text.Topic Option #2: One amazing setting
for appreciating our planet Earth is in one of the many national parks
across the United States. For this second option, you will do an Earth
Science “reading” of a national park of your choice. In your paper, you
will discuss the plate tectonic setting of the park, chronicle its
geologic history including present-day evidence of that history,
describe the landscape as it exists now and the earth processes
happening there, and discuss the region’s dominant weather patterns and
overall climate. Include maps, diagrams, and photos to support your
text.Below is the final portfolio project and only for your reference
Module 8: Portfolio Project
Portfolio Project (200 Points)
Option #1: Earth Science Where You Live
What does Earth Science reveal about your home place through time?
This research paper will provide you with an opportunity to learn more
about where you live. In your report, be sure to cover the following
topics:
The geography of your home place – where it is located
on Earth, what the topography is like (major mountains, lakes, etc.),
and what surface processes are currently shaping it (rivers, ocean
waves, etc.)
The plate tectonic setting of your home place – where
you are located relative to plate boundaries, and what tectonic
processes are active in your region (earthquakes, volcanoes, etc.)
The geologic story of your home place – what rocks and
minerals are found there, and what stories they tell about how your
place has changed over geologic time. (For instance, was it once the
site of an ocean or sea? If so, what evidence is there for that, and
when did it happen?)
The weather and climate of your home place – what the
climate is like where you live, what extreme weather your area
experiences, what effects of global climate change your place is already
experiencing, what the projected impacts of climate change on your home
place may be—and what is currently being done, if anything, to address
these challenges.Your final paper should meet the following requirements:6-8 pages in length (does not include title page, reference page, visual elements)8-10 credible outside sources4-6 visual elements that contribute to your paper (your own photographs particularly encouraged)Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements (Links to an external site.)
Option #2: Earth Science in a National Park
Choose a national park of particular interest to you; here is a list of all 58 of them: https://www.nationalpark-adventures.com/united-states-national-parks.html (Links to an external site.).
What does Earth Science reveal about that national park through time?
This research paper will provide you with an opportunity to learn more
about a chosen park. In your report, be sure to cover the following
topics:
The geography of your national park – where it is
located on Earth, what the topography is like (major mountains, lakes,
etc.), and what surface processes are currently shaping it (rivers,
ocean waves, etc.)
The plate tectonic setting of your national park –
where it is located relative to plate boundaries, what tectonic
processes are active in your region (earthquakes, volcanoes, etc.)
The geologic story of your national park – what rocks
and minerals are found there, and what stories they tell about how your
park has changed over geologic time. (For instance, was it once the site
of an ocean or sea? If so, what evidence is there for that, and when
did it happen?)
The weather and climate of your national park – what
the climate is like in your park, what extreme weather your park
experiences, what effects of global climate change your park is already
experiencing, what the projected impacts of climate change on your park
may be—and what is currently being done, if anything, to address these
challenges.Your final paper should meet the following requirements:6-8 pages in length (does not include title page, reference page, visual elements)8-10 credible outside sources4-6 visual elements that contribute to your paper (your own photographs particularly encouraged)Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements
The following is the assignment to be completed this week
Prepare a detailed outline for your final paper. The outline should have six major sections:Section 1: Begin this section with your introduction, which must include a thesis statement (the central argument, or main point, of your paper).Sections 2-5: These sections should cover the four topic areas
specified in the assignment instructions, in whichever order you choose
to cover them; and 6)Section 6: Your outline should end with the conclusion, summarizing the key points and re-stating the thesis.Your outline should meet the following requirements:2-3 pages in length (not counting your references)8 credible outside sources. These sources should be cited within the outline where you plan to use them.Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements
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