Earth's
Mantle Convection - The student will set up a model of a situation
occuring in nature. The student will make predictions based on prior knowledge.
Geological
Time Line- The student will demonstrate knowledge of when coal was
formed.
Layers
of the Earth- Students will understand that the earth is made up of
different layers.
The
Earth and its Moon - Students will understand that the Earth rotates
once each day on its axis, this is cause of night and day.
The
Geologists Dilemma- Identify when a condition of scarcity exists.
Determine that resources are limited, and thus scarce. List some of our
chief energy sources.
The
Day and Night Sky - tudents will be able to chart properties of the
day and night sky and identify similarities and differences.