Resource Recon Jot Sheet
8th Grade Earth Science • Pop-Up Book Project
Resource Recon Jot Sheet
Research Phase • Page 1 of 2
Name:
Date:
Period:
Book Title:
Project Directions & Research Requirements
1. Select 5 Resources Choose 5 distinct natural resources across Earth's spheres (Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Geosphere, Biosphere). Mix renewable & non-renewable.
2. Record Scientific Facts Fill all 5 columns: definition, origin/location, human uses/products, and balance both positive & negative environmental impacts.
3. Build Your Pop-Up Book Each completed section transfers to 1 page of your pop-up book (15 pts ea = 75 pts). Pop-up engineering adds 25 pts (100 total pts).
Inspiration Gallery:
Water & Hydro Solar & Wind Timber & Biomass Minerals & Ores Fossil Fuels
Natural Resource
Definition
Where Is It Found?
Human Uses
Positive & Negative Impact
Section 1 • Page 1
Resource Name:
Resource Type:
Renewable
Non-Renewable
Pop-Up Idea / Mechanism:
Scientific Definition:
Earth Origin / Location:
Products & Daily Uses:
Positive Environmental Impact:
Negative Environmental Impact:
Section 2 • Page 2
Resource Name:
Resource Type:
Renewable
Non-Renewable
Pop-Up Idea / Mechanism:
Scientific Definition:
Earth Origin / Location:
Products & Daily Uses:
Positive Environmental Impact:
Negative Environmental Impact:
1 Sections 1 & 2 Complete? Turn page over to record Natural Resources 3, 4, and 5.
Continue on Page 2
8th Grade Earth Science • Pop-Up Book Project
Resource Recon Jot Sheet • Part 2
Research Phase • Page 2 of 2
Student Name:
Period:
Sections 3, 4, & 5 (Pop-Up Book Pages 3–5)
Natural Resource
Definition
Where Is It Found?
Human Uses
Positive & Negative Impact
Section 3 • Page 3
Resource Name:
Resource Type:
Renewable
Non-Renewable
Pop-Up Idea:
Scientific Definition:
Geographic Origin:
Human Products & Uses:
Positive Environmental Impact:
Negative Environmental Impact:
Section 4 • Page 4
Resource Name:
Resource Type:
Renewable
Non-Renewable
Pop-Up Idea:
Scientific Definition:
Geographic Origin:
Human Products & Uses:
Positive Environmental Impact:
Negative Environmental Impact:
Section 5 • Page 5
Resource Name:
Resource Type:
Renewable
Non-Renewable
Pop-Up Idea:
Scientific Definition:
Geographic Origin:
Human Products & Uses:
Positive Environmental Impact:
Negative Environmental Impact:
✓
Next Step: Pop-Up Book Engineering & Assembly Draft your pop-up card tabs, assemble your 5 pages, and review the project rubric before turning in!
Content: 75 pts + Pop-Up Rubric: 25 pts = 100 Total Pts
Pop-Up Showcase Project Rubric
8th Grade Earth Science • Assessment System
Pop-Up Showcase Project Rubric
Water • Solar • Forest • Minerals
Student:
Date:
Period:
Evaluator:
Combined Project Scoring Model Part 1: 5 Content Pages (75 pts) + Part 2: Pop-Up Craftsmanship (25 pts)
5 Pages (15 pts ea) ____ / 75
Pop-Up Rubric ____ / 25
=
Total Score ______ / 100
1
Part 1: Pop-Up Book Content Pages (15 Pts Per Page • 75 Pts Total)
Reflects information verified on student's jot sheet
Resource ID & Type (2 pts) Names resource & classifies renewable / non-renewable.
Scientific Definition (3 pts) Accurate, detailed definition of what resource is.
Where It Is Found (3 pts) Earth origin, sphere, or geographic/geologic source.
Human Uses (3 pts) Specific ways people use it, products or everyday uses.
Environmental Impact (4 pts) Explains at least 1 positive AND 1 negative impact.
Resource ID & Type (2) Definition (3) Where Found (3) Human Uses (3) Env. Impact (4) Page Score (/15)
Resource 1
___ / 2
___ / 3
___ / 3
___ / 3
___ / 4
____ / 15
Resource 2
___ / 2
___ / 3
___ / 3
___ / 3
___ / 4
____ / 15
Resource 3
___ / 2
___ / 3
___ / 3
___ / 3
___ / 4
____ / 15
Resource 4
___ / 2
___ / 3
___ / 3
___ / 3
___ / 4
____ / 15
Resource 5
___ / 2
___ / 3
___ / 3
___ / 3
___ / 4
____ / 15
Part 1 Content Subtotal (Sum of 5 Resources • 15 pts each)
______ / 75
2
Part 2: Pop-Up Book Design & Craftsmanship (25 Pts Total)
5 Criteria • 5 Points Each • Target Expectations
Criteria Points What Students Need to Show Score
Complete Pop-Up Book
5 pts
All required pages/sections are included and the book feels finished.
____ / 5
Pop-Up Elements
