Q3 Earth System & Process Overview

Learning Targets:

I can describe the cycling and movement of Earth's rock material and the energy that drives these processes.

I can interpret the relative age of rocks.

I can provide evidence from past plate motions to describe the surface of Earth.

I can use evidence to explain the uneven distribution of Minnesota’s mineral, energy or groundwater resources is a result of past geological processes.

I can construct, defend and revise my interpretation of geoscience processes that change the Earth's surface over time.

I can design a home that will withstand a natural disaster

Skill Building:

Develop models based on observations

Ask questions

Analyze and interpret data

Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence

Construct an argument supported by evidence

Enduring Understandings:

The types of rocks and minerals, as well as material stresses and weathering produce Earth's substrate and structure.

Natural weathering, erosion, pressure and heat are part of the rock cycle.

Geologic time and fossil formation tell us about Earth's history.

The Earth's crust and tectonic plates form mountains.

Mountains impact roadways, tunnels, natural resource location and natural disaster prediction

Soil formation, composition and properties as seen in soil profiles and soil sampling for environmental site assessment

Summative Assessment(s):

Disaster Proof Home

I can design a home that will withstand a natural disaster