Overview
Research an earth material from the choices below. For your choice of material focus on exploration (where and how do we find it), mining and extraction, processing into usable form, how it is used, economics/value, and environmental impact. Choose one: rare earth elements, gold, uranium, diamonds, aluminum
) Each artifact/paper will be assessed (60 total points) based on: a. Introduction includes adequate preview of content and describes research process – 10 points b. Shows effort to address chosen aspects of the topic and deeper levels of thinking (does your topic coverage match your introduction?) – 10 points c. Formatting conditions met (includes title page) – 10 points d. Minimum length requirement met – minimum 3 text pages – 5 points e. Conclusion covers perspectives and indicates reflection of student work – 10 points f. Includes, at least, 2 resources (only one textbook permitted) – 4 points g. All resources properly cited, including any images – 6 points h. Artifact/paper is well written and organized – 5 points