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Unit 4 - Earth's Crust

Period:5

Class:7f

Initials:KL

A. Introduction:
Our planet, Earth, has experienced a catastrophic geological event. A massive under water volcano erupted at 2:00 am. The volcano was located off the coast of Hawaii. It created a huge tidal wane nearly 1500 m high. It has washed away most of the topsoil and deposited it on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean sea bed. All people with the exception of my small group have died. We survived only because we were climbing the highest mountain in the world at the time of the event. Most of the Earth is unfit to live on.

B. Problem:
How does my small groiup of suvivors work together to create a miniature biosphere to live in until the Earth is able to slowly regernerate?

=C. Survival Plan: =

We will use our knowledge of the Earth's Crust, mixtures & solutions, heat, & biology to create a survival plan to create a miniature biosphere.

Plan:
**Step 1: Chose a place.**

We chose to build our miniature biosphere on the top of a mountain. We did this so our plants could get sun. The dust and smog from the volcano blocked the light. There were lots of rocks to build tools and shelter.

**Step 2: Design/plan a shelter.**

We planned to build our shelter half way up a tall mountain. We planned to use glass from the city to build a roof. The roof would let sun in. It would keep water inside for our plants and for our needs. We would make a huge chimney out rock and burn coal from inside the mountain for heat when needed. Burning the coal would make CO2 and water.

**Step 3: Build a structure.**

First, we dug a whole in the side of the mountain. Next, we ..

**Step 4: Grow food.**

We would grow... because. We would grow it by ...

**Step 5: Clean water.**

We would make sure the water we drink is safe by ...

**Step 6: Clean air.**

We would make sure our is clean by ...

**Step 7: ...**

**Step 8:**

**...**

**Step 9: Recycle**

We would recycle by ... because...

D. Conclusion:
We would survive the disaster by... The biggest challenge will be to ...