There are many fascinating natural phenomena on our planet, and we often know very little about why they occur.
![beautiful landscape](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/YOUTH/ENGL120Youth/unit04/4-1up1.jpg)
In this unit project, you will be doing some research and giving a presentation on one particular natural phenomenon. Choose one that interests you. If you are stuck for ideas, try looking at this website.
When you have decided on a natural phenomena that you want to research, find out more about the science behind it. Write a newspaper report to explain what we know about how that natural phenomenon occurs, and what causes it. Imagine you are writing for a magazine like this one.
![National Geographic 1](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/YOUTH/ENGL120Youth/unit04/4-1up2.jpg)
![National Geographic 2](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/YOUTH/ENGL120Youth/unit04/4-1up3.jpg)
![National Geographic 3](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/YOUTH/ENGL120Youth/unit04/4-1up4.jpg)
Natural phenomena are such great beauties that often there are many artists throughout history who have used these natural wonders as inspiration. Can you see what inspired these art pieces?
![landscape](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/YOUTH/ENGL120Youth/unit04/4-1up5.jpg)
![wave](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/YOUTH/ENGL120Youth/unit04/4-1up6.jpg)
![stadium](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/YOUTH/ENGL120Youth/unit04/4-1up7.jpg)
![logo](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/YOUTH/ENGL120Youth/unit04/4-1up8.jpg)
Exercise
Research your natural phenomenon and find out about any art, architecture or other cultural things that have been influenced by your natural phenomenon. Show some pictures and write a few captions for a magazine like this one.
Finally, write and give a presentation on your natural phenomenon.
![Fine Art 1](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/YOUTH/ENGL120Youth/unit04/4-1up9.jpg)
![Fine Art 2](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/YOUTH/ENGL120Youth/unit04/4-1up10.jpg)
![Fine Art 3](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/YOUTH/ENGL120Youth/unit04/4-1up11.jpg)