This assignment will explore aspects of how volcanoes are studied and the effect they have on humans and the environment.
To complete this assignment you will need to WATCH the totality of the NOVA video embedded below. The video needs to be viewed in this assignment, not on Youtube.
Note: The assignment will take some time as you will need to watch the video (~1 hour) and explore the resources before completing the written portion. Plan accordingly.
Assignment
After watching the video and digesting the information answer the following:
(Note that only information given in the video will be accepted for credit, information garnered outside of the video will not be accepted.)
- List the following information provided in the video
- What volcano was the focus of the video
- Where is this volcano located
- When did the eruption(s) detailed in this video occur
- Discuss two methods that volcanologists use to study past volcanic eruptions
- Discuss two methods or tools that volcanologists use to predict volcanic eruptions
- Discuss two impacts that volcanic eruptions have on humans
- Discuss something interesting you learned from watching this film
Submission
This assignment needs to be submitted as a document utilizing an acceptable file format (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf).
Rubric
Volcanoes Assignment Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBackground Information | 1 ptsFull MarksCorrect name, location and year(s) provided0 ptsNo MarksName, location or year(s) were incorrect | 1 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePast Eruption Study | 2 ptsFull MarksTwo valid methods of past volcanic activity discussed1 pts1/2One valid method of past volcanic activity discussed 0 ptsNo MarksMethods of studying past volcanic activity were missing or incorrect | 2 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEruption Prediction | 2 ptsFull MarksTwo valid methods of predicting volcanic eruptions discussed1 pts1/2One valid method of predicting volcanic eruptions discussed 0 ptsNo MarksMethods of predict volcanic eruptions were missing or incorrect | 2 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHuman Impacts | 2 ptsFull MarksTwo valid impacts of volcanic eruptions on humans discussed1 pts1/2One valid impact of volcanic eruptions on humans discussed 0 ptsNo MarksImpacts of volcanic eruptions on humans not discussed or incorrect | 2 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInteresting Information | 1 ptsFull MarksSomething learned from watching the video was discussed0 ptsNo MarksDiscussion of something learned from video was absent or unrelated | 1 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Information and Style | 2 ptsFull MarksInformation was organized and well written1 pts1/2Information was organized but needed proofreading 0 ptsNo MarksPoorly organized and written | 2 pts |
Total Points: 10