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Follow in Jules Verne's footsteps and take a journey to the center of the earth! Middle schoolers work together to design a trip inside the earth using their knowledge from the previous lessons in the unit.
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Instructional Ideas
- Extend the assignment; have learners write a narrative essay about their adventures, using as many relevant geology terms as possible
- Allow project groups to choose their own starting points, or assign them different ones
- Have groups work on class tablets or computers to design their expedition
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson requires The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degan, but you could substitute a similar reading selection if the book is unavailable
- Groups include roles for at least five members
- The final part of a six-lesson unit
Pros
- Project encourages group collaboration and problem-solving skills
Cons
- Does not include a rubric