Earth Science

3D Model
*Project: Create a 3D model of one of the following choices. Make sure you carefully read the
directions and use the rubric as a guide for how it will be graded. Be Creative and Have Fun!!!!!!

3 choices: Pick one

1. Model of Earth

2. Model of a Plate Boundary

3. Model of a Volcano

Due: Thurs April 28th

 Mrs. Keller’s Earth Science Class

Choice 1: 3D Model of the Earth Project Directions

Project Due Date: April 28th

Objective:
 You will create a 3D model of the earth, labeling the various layers of the Earth’s
composition.

Requirements:
 You will need to have a cutout portion in the side of your sphere to show the interior
layers of the Earth.
 The model must be securely attached to a base.
 Include a title, your name, block number, and date due.

Materials:
 You may use a variety of materials. BE CREATIVE!!!
 Example materials for the sphere might be:
o Styrofoam spheres purchased from a craft store
o Food items, such as fruit
o Clay
o Paper mache
 Example materials for coloring the layers might be:
o Paint, markers, beads, pipe cleaners, glitter, food items, etc.

Labels: You MUST label all of the following on your model.

 Crust
 Mantle
 Outer Core
 Inner Core

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Resources: You may use the internet or your textbook.
Textbook Chapter 7, “Heat Inside Earth” pages 137-151
Helpful illustrations on pages: 142, 144, 145, 150
 Student Name______________________
Block # ______________

Model of the Earth 3D Project Rubric

Category Scoring Criteria Points Total

Construction/ Appropriate materials were selected and creatively 20
Materials modified in ways that made them even better.
Effort Great care taken in construction process so that 20
the structure is neat and attractive.
Base Earth is securely attached to a base. 10
Labels Student name, date due, and block number 5
Project title 5
Crust 10
Mantle 10
Outer Core 10
Inner Core 10

Score Total Points 100

Printout Rubric and turn in with your project. 

 Mrs. Keller’s Earth Science Class

Choice 2: 3D Model of Plate Tectonics Project Directions

Project Due Date: April 28th

Objective:
 You will create a 3D model of plate tectonics, choose one type of plate boundary and
make a model of how the plates move and at least one result of the movement.

Requirements:
 Cleary show the type of plate boundary chosen: Convergent, Divergent, or
Transform Fault Boundary
 Show/Color Earth’s Layers on the plate boundary pieces
 Have a result of the movement of the boundary. (must match what would happen
correctly) For example: mountains, valleys, earthquakes, trench, mid-ocean ridge,
etc.
 The model must be securely attached to a base.
 Include a title, your name, block number, and date due.

Materials:
 You may use a variety of materials. BE CREATIVE!!!
 Example materials for the plate boundary pieces might be:
o Styrofoam purchased from a craft store
o Wood pieces
o Clay
o Paper mache
 Example materials for coloring/design the layers might be:
o Paint, markers, small buildings, trees, pipe cleaners, etc.
 Added Challenge: (optional) Make your plate boundaries move in the correct
direction! (For example: Transform Fault Boundary could cause an earthquake and
make a building fall down.)

Labels: You MUST label all of the following on your model.

 Type of Plate Boundary
 Definition of the plate boundary chosen
 Result of the movement

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Resources: You may use the internet or your textbook.
Textbook Chapter 8, “Plate Tectonics” pages 158-174
Helpful illustrations on pages: 162, 165, 167-170
 Student Name______________________
Block # ______________

Model of Plate Boundary 3D Project Rubric

Category Scoring Criteria Points Total

Construction/ Appropriate materials were selected and creatively 20
Materials modified in ways that made them even better.
Effort Great care taken in construction process so that 20
the structure is neat and attractive.
Base Model is securely attached to a base. 10
Labels Student name, date due, and block number 5
Project title 5
Type of Plate Boundary labeled and shown (arrows) 10
Result of movement (what did it cause) 10
Definition of plate boundary chosen 10
Layers of earth colored on plates and/or added 10
effects

Score Total Points 100

Printout Rubric and turn in with your project. 

 Mrs. Keller’s Earth Science Class

Choice 3: 3D Model of a Volcano Project Directions

Project Due Date: April 28th

Objective:
 You will create a 3D model of a volcano, labeling the various parts of the volcano’s
composition.

Requirements:
 Cleary show the type of volcano is chosen: Shield, Cinder, or Composite (needs to be
the correct formation).
 Cleary show if the volcano is active, dormant, or extinct and needs to have added
features or represent the current state. (for example lava flowing for an active
volcano)
 Label parts of the volcano (ex: magma chamber, conduit, vent, lava, magma, etc.)
 The model must be securely attached to a base.
 Include a title, your name, block number, and date due.

Materials:
 You may use a variety of materials. BE CREATIVE!!!
 Example materials for the volcano might be:
o Styrofoam purchased from a craft store
o Recycled materials (ex: plastic bottle)
o Clay
o Paper mache
 Example materials for coloring/design might be:
o Paint, markers, small buildings, trees, pipe cleaners, glitter, etc.
 Added Challenges: (optional) Make your volcano erupt! Add something that would
come from your type of volcano (for example fire fountain – active shield volcano,
lava bombs – active composite volcano, lahars – composite volcano)

Labels: You MUST label all of the following on your model.

 Type of Volcano
 State of volcano (active, dormant, or extinct)
 Label parts of the volcano
 Added objects (ex: lava bomb)

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Resources: You may use the internet or your textbook.
Textbook Chapter 10, “Volcanoes” pages 203-220
Helpful illustrations on pages: 203-204, 215-218
 Student Name______________________
Block # ______________

Model of a Volcano 3D Project Rubric

Category Scoring Criteria Points Total

Construction/ Appropriate materials were selected and creatively 20
Materials modified in ways that made them even better.
Effort Great care taken in construction process so that 20
the structure is neat and attractive.
Base Model is securely attached to a base. 10
Labels Student name, date due, and block number 5
Project title 5
Type of volcano labeled and shown (formation) 10
State of volcano (active, dormant, extinct) 10
Labeled parts of a volcano 10
Added Objects (optional) 10

Score Total Points 100

Printout Rubric and turn in with your project. 