Earth Built Through Time
Meeting House Geology Unit
Teacher: Ms. Wyndorf (aka Ms. W)
Contact: kwyndorf@uvm.edu
image from:http://herokids.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/earth.jpg
Overview of Unit
Earth. What makes it so special? What is it made of? Did it always look the way it does now or is it constantly changing? Over the next five weeks we will explore Earth's geological composition and the processes that shape Earth and its landscapes over time. We will conduct a variety of experiments, create visual tools, and write essays to demonstrate knowledge of the rock cycle, plate tectonic theory, types of lithospheric activity and other forces (i.e. mechanical and chemical weathering) that contribute to the changes that our dynamic Earth undergoes.
Throughout this geology unit you will have several opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge about Earth's composition and the geological activity that shapes through written, oral, and artistic assignments. You will also have the opportunity to utilize exciting technology tools to interpret and present what you have learned. Your final project for this unit will be to synthesize, or pull together, all of the information that you have learned and uncovered through a hand-made book.
Essential Questions (that will guide this unit)
1. Is Earth stagnant?
2. Has Earth always appeared the way it currently does?
3. What stories are in the rocks beneath my feet here in Vermont?
4. What is the significance of rocks and geology in day-to-day living?
Understanding Objectives
As a result of this unit you will understand that rocks are not static. Instead they are constantly changing and have a story to tell. You will also understand that inter-related components and connections between Earth's systems contribute to change over time. In other words, lots of factors work together and separately to change this lovely Earth. Finally, through first hand investigations (i.e hands on experiments) students will understand the methods used by geologists to identify and classify rocks.
Established Goals as stated by Vermont State Standard
7.15 Students demonstrate understanding of the earth and its environment in terms of the systems that characterize them, the forces that affect and shape them over time, and theories that currently explain their evolution.
7.15cc Identify, record, model and explain the inter related parts and connections between earth's systems
TRANSLATION........
Together, we will explore and uncover the different ways that Earth is shaped and changes over time. The goal is to gain the general understanding that Earth is dynamic and that geological forces are evidence of this fact.
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