If matter is neither created nor destroyed, how does the Earth produce the rocks and minerals we use every day?
Critical Thinking: Encourage analyzing geological processes and their implications.
Global Citizenship: Discuss how Earth's resources are used responsibly and sustainably.
Learner’s Mindset: Foster curiosity about Earth's dynamic systems and their impact on resources.
What are the processes required to transform from one type of rock to another?
What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?
How are fossils a tool in dating the Earth and the organisms that have been fossilized?
Acquiring Information - Using a variety of pieces of lab equipment to receive the most accurate readings. Developing good techniques to become precise when using lab equipment. From the lab equipment used, determine similarities and differences of items.
Analyzing Information - Analysis of measurements that devices give, then determining if that device is accurate enough for the given task. Analysis of the item and creating a matrix of characteristics of the items.
Connecting Information - Discovering similarities and differences between the types of rocks and minerals.
HS-ESS1-6: Apply scientific reasoning and evidence from ancient Earth materials to construct an account of Earth's formation and early history.
HS-ESS2-1: Develop a model to illustrate how Earth's internal and surface processes operate at different spatial and temporal scales to form continental and ocean-floor features.
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