Outcomes for Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Knowledge
Students will:
1. Describe and demonstrate methods used in the scientific study of Earth and in observing and interpreting its component materials
2. Identify evidence for the rock cycle, and use the rock cycle concept to interpret and explain the characteristics of particular rocks
3. Investigate and interpret evidence of major changes in landforms and the rock layers that underlie them
4. Describe, interpret and evaluate evidence from the fossil record
1. Describe and demonstrate methods used in the scientific study of Earth and in observing and interpreting its component materials
2. Identify evidence for the rock cycle, and use the rock cycle concept to interpret and explain the characteristics of particular rocks
3. Investigate and interpret evidence of major changes in landforms and the rock layers that underlie them
4. Describe, interpret and evaluate evidence from the fossil record
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Unit E: Projects
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Crust: Covers the surface of the earth and is the section we live on.
Mantle: Found under the crust. It is made of rock material. The upper mantle is solid, and together with the crust forms the lithosphere. The lower mantle is partly melted and has the consistency of taffy. Rock material in the mantle can flow very slowly. Outer Core: The outer core is composed of iron and nickel. The temperature here is over 5500°C. It is so hot, the iron and nickel are liquid. Inner Core: The intense pressure of all the layers forces the inner core into a solid ball. The inner core has a temperature over 6000°C. |
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https://vp.nyt.com/video/2015/02/17/32473_1_opdoc-tectonic_wg_360p.mp4
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The theory of Plate Tectonics states that the earth's crust is divided into 7 sections and floats on the mantle.
Plates that are moving together are called CONVERGING plates and results in mountain range formation. Plates that move in opposite direction are called DIVERGING plates that result in volcano formation. |
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The crust of the earth is technically broken into separate plates that have been shifting around slowly since the Earth cooled billions of years ago.
Tectonic plates shift around Earth at an extremely slow rate, about 1-2 inches a year (think about the speed your fingernails grow). Earthquake
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Unit E: Review Package |
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