This class meets the following standards:
NGSS - Earth's Systems
NCTM - Problem Solving, Communication, Connections, Representation
ITEA - Nature of Technology, Technology and Society, Technological World
CCSS - English Language Arts Standard: Science and Technical Subjects

Week 1 Focus:  Write an essay.  The group should write a two-page paper summarizing their collective research on sea floor spreading, subduction and continental drift.  Sources should be cited properly.  The paper can include up to two images.

Week 2 Focus:  Model.  Construct a model of the ocean floor.  Learners will make a diagram and explain their strategy, then create the system individually.

Week 3 Focus:  Video Presentation.  Once learners have determined their model depicts the ocean floor as accurately as possible, they will collaborate to create a short video presentation, evaluating their model's ability to show the process of seafloor spreading and subduction, and discussing the process

Week 4 Focus:  Reflect and Evaluate.  Learners will complete the "Reflection" handout and evaluate their performance as a team member by completing the "Self-Evaluation Rubric."  The essay and video are due Wednesday of Week 4.

Learners will self assess their performance by completing a scoring rubric.
Learners will be assessed using a scoring rubric within one week of end of section.

No live meetings, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.

Students will use a variety of sources at their discretion to complete the challenge.