Project+Overview

As you may know from friends, family, or teachers, choosing the "right college" is an important decision. Many factors go into choosing the best school for you, such as size, student body, academic and other opportunities... but one often overlooked aspect are the climate, natural resources and hazards that exist near those schools. In this end of year review project, you will explore these aspects of locations in the United States to find your ideal place to go to college.


 * Things You’ll Consider:**
 * Climate
 * Proximity to physical features (mountains, rivers, oceans)
 * Extreme weather dangers
 * Geo hazards (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides)
 * Potential energy dangers and overall quality of air, water, etc.


 * Methods:**
 * 1) With your table partner, go through the packet and complete the assignments on each page.
 * 2) Use the information you gather to choose the best college town for you. There are many right answers, just like there are many "right schools" because individuals have place different values on risks and resources. That said, be prepared to try to convince others that your choice is a good one.
 * 3) Create an article for a magazine arguing why your chosen college town is the best place to go to school based on earth science related factors. Feel free to use images, maps or diagrams (with captions) to illustrate your point.

You will be graded based on quality of your completion of the research worksheets and the quality of your final article. Download the rubric below.
 * Evaluation:**

NOTE: This project is the product of a collaborative effort between Ms. Green and Abby S. as part of Abby's final "exam" as a TA in project earth science. Good work Abby! Thanks for all your help this year!