Vancouver Island University Faculty of Education

YEAR 5 POST BACC FRA!E"OR# P$A%%I%& !ATRI'

Part 1
&rade(s)* seven Overvie. of Unit To/ic,T+e0e: Title of Unit* eart+ science, -eolo-y

This unit will be an exploration into the composition of planet Earth from the macro (the constituent parts of the planet: atmosphere, lithosphere, etc.) to the micro (specific components and factors: internal structure, formational aspects, rocks and minerals). The key concepts that will be explored will be the planet as a whole, internal structures, land formation, the rock cycle, types of rocks and mineral identification.
Rationale for Unit !part from earth sciences bein" a part of the curriculum for "rade # science, $ ha%e a an interest in earth sciences and "eolo"y and wish to introduce the students to the complex, ama&in" aspects and systems that exist and occur on as well as in the planet we li%e on. The better we can understand how the planet is comprised, how the indi%idual systems work to"ether and the impact that we, as humans, ha%e on it, the more likely it will be that future "enerations will ha%e a positi%e impact on the health of our planet. $t is rele%ant to the students at this time as en%ironmental concerns, increased occurrences of natural disasters and human impact on the planet are increasin"ly in the forefront of planetary issues and concerns. The "reater knowled"e base we ha%e re"ardin" these factors, the better prepared we will be to deal with them when encountered. $ist t+e Provincial $earnin- Outco0es (P$Os):

Processes of science: create models that help to explain scientific concepts and hypotheses Earth and space science: compare the characteristics of the Earth's core, mantle, and crust, and describe the formation of rocks analy&e the dynamics of tectonic plate mo%ement and landmass formation explain how the Earth's surface chan"es o%er time
Cul0inatin- Tas1(s):

Exploration documents: research, record and report. (odels: the Earth and the Earth's inner structure )tickets out of the door*: reflections on the students learnin" +ui&&es: formati%e assessment to determine student comprehension
Resources* ,.-. .cience # textbook/ unit 0: Earth's -rust (ineral 1esources Education Pro"ram of ,.-./ Earth .ciences
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2ideos: Earth from space http:33%imeo.com34156#767 Pan"ea http:33youtu.be3+8#89:/yt;" The Earth's core http:33youtu.be399TE<+du0aE Earth=uakes http:33youtu.be3/&>y2Ps?6&c

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

$esson 45: (8.;. D1) .tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them Unit introduction: <e are members of an alien race who has irreparably dama"ed our home planet throu"h pollution. 8on" ran"e interstellar scans ha%e located a small planet in the milky way "alaxy as a potential new home world. Show video of Earth from space run time approximately 5 minutes. Eou ha%e all been selected to embark on a mission to this planet in order to determine its suitability based on the followin" factors: at0os/+eric constituents6 land to .ater ratio and environ0ental +ostility. This information will be recorded on an exploration document. The students will listen to the scenario and ask any =uestions that may come up. The students will watch the %ideo, takin" note of anythin" that peaks their curiosity. These =uestions can be addressed after the %ideo. $n partner "roups usin" the ipads, the students will complete an exploration document outlinin" the three factors as listed pre%iously. This information will be compared to the same information from the )home planet* to determine if this new planet would be suitable for coloni&ation and explain. !cti%ely listenin" and posin" any rele%ant =uestions for clarity.

!ttenti%e %iewin" of the %ideo and recordin" any =uestions that may arise from it. ! completed exploration document with the correct information re"ardin" the three factors considered. ! determination of the suitability of the planet based on their findin"s compared to the known information of current )planet* with supportin" rationale.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1 $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 47: (8.;. D1) $esson introduction: The instructions for the exploration document will be reiterated for clarity. The partner "roups will be put with two other "roups to compare their findin"s and collaborate to pro%ide a report which will be deli%ered to the )hi"h council* of the home planet. This information will be recorded on the whiteboard. ,ased on the determination of suitability, the students will "enerate a list of e=uipment necessary to complete a thorou"h in%esti"ation of the new planet.

The students will work cooperati%ely and respectfully to compare their findin" and comprise their reports.

The students a"reed upon information to include in their reports with supportin" rationales.

! listin" of suitable e=uipment re=uired to perform an in depth exploration of the new planet which will be recorded on the exploration document.

! thou"htful and correctly applicable list of re=uired e=uipment needed for an in%esti"ation into the different facets of the planet.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 48: (8.;. D1) $esson introduction: !rri%al on Earth: <e ha%e finally arri%ed on the new planet. First thin" we need to do is look at the composition of the exterior of the planet focusin" on land 0ass c+aracteristics6 te0/erature ran-es and environ0ents. These aspects will be discussed with the class for clarity. The students will construct models of Earth on .tyrofoam balls takin" the pre%ious list of compositional facets. !cti%e listenin" and =uestions "enerated to achie%e clarity in the topic areas. ! workin" understandin" of the exterior physical characteristics of the planet.

! completed model of the Earth.

(odels will be accurate (scale, colour, topo"raphical features) representations of the Earth.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 49: (8.;. D1, @) $esson introduction: !fter the pre%ious lessons on the exterior characteristics of the Earth, the students will now be"in an exploration into the inner structure and mechanics of the planet. <e will be"in with the Earth's crust focusin" on the )super continent* theory. Show video on Pangea theory run time 2:23. $n "roups, the students will discuss how the continents are able to mo%e about on the surface of the Earth. The theories "enerated by the students will be recorded on poster paper for presentation to the rest of the class.

!cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion.

En"a"ed learnin" demonstrated throu"h appropriate =uestions.

!ttenti%e %iewin" and notin" any new =uestions that may arise from the %ideo.

+uiet and respectful %iewin" of the %ideo recordin" any rele%ant =uestions that may ha%e arisen from the %iewin".

! poster of their hypothesis re"ardin" plate mo%ement.

! poster demonstratin" thou"htful application of the new learnin" includin" dia"rams to support their hypothesis.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 45: (8.;. D1, @) $esson introduction: !fter the pre%ious lessons on the exterior characteristics of the Earth, the students will now be"in an exploration into the inner structure and mechanics of the planet. This second lesson will explore the mantle layer of the Earth and how it contributes to plate mo%ement and land formation. The class will participate in a "uided discussion on the physical characteristics (silly putty example) of the mantle, the differences between the upper and lower mantle and how con%ection cells in the mantle pro%ide the crust with an en"ine of motion. $n partners, the students will make their own )mantle material* (cornstarch, water and food colour) to experiment with and record their obser%ations on an exploration document.

!cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion.

En"a"ed learnin" demonstrated throu"h appropriate =uestions.

! completed exploration document.

-orrectly identifyin" the obser%able characteristics of mantle material (ma"ma).

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 4:: (8.;. D1, @) $esson introduction: !fter the pre%ious lessons on the exterior characteristics of the Earth, the students will now be"in an exploration into the inner structure and mechanics of the planet. The third lesson will explore the Earth's core, its properties and how it affects the Earth's rotation and ma"netic field. Show video on Earths core theory run time 3:37.

!cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion.

En"a"ed learnin" demonstrated throu"h appropriate =uestions.

!ttenti%e %iewin" and notin" any new =uestions that may arise from the %ideo.

+uiet and respectful %iewin" of the %ideo recordin" any rele%ant =uestions that may ha%e arisen from the %iewin". !ccurate articulation of the )"eoma"netic dynamo* theory and how it operates to produce the Earth's ma"netic field.

$n pairs, the students will discuss the theory of the )"eoma"netic dynamo* and pro%ide an explanation of how it !n explanation of the operates to produce the ma"netic )"eoma"netic dynamo* theory. field around the Earth. This will be recorded in their science books to be handed in for accuracy check and returned for future reference. For homework, the students will be asked to cut a =uarter of their models of the Earth that they completed pre%iously and label the

(odify and label the inner layers of !ccurate representation of the the Earth on their completed Earth's inner layers includin" models. colour.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 4;: (8.;. D @) $esson introduction: This lesson will re%isit the theories around plate tectonics and the boundaries between the plates. The class will participate in a "uided discussion about the three main types of plate boundaries: subduction, transfer and spreadin" rid"es. Examples will e demonstrated with foam loc!s. !fter the discussion the students will work independently to illustrate and label the three types as well as describe one implication of each type of boundary. These will be submitted for assessment and feedback.

!cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion.

En"a"ed learnin" demonstrated throu"h appropriate =uestions.

! completed document illustratin" and definin" the three type of fault boundaries as well as an implication of each type.

!ccurate representations of the three types of plate boundaries with the correctly labeled parts of each. -orrectly identifyin" at least one implication of each type of boundary.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 4<: (8.;. D @) $esson introduction: !fter the pre%ious lesson on the three types of plate boundaries, the students will explore how and where earth=uakes occur and the different types of ener"y wa%es (P and .) that are produced, their characteristics, seismolo"y and prediction of future seismic e%ents. Show video on Earth"ua!es run time 2:2#. !fter the %ideo is %iewed, the class will be "uided throu"h a discussion on amplitude, ma"nitude and the 1ichter scale. !fter this, the students will complete a series of e=uations to determine the se%erity of hypothetical earth=uakes based on the lesson. This sheet will be submitted for assessment and feedback.

!cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion.

En"a"ed learnin" demonstrated throu"h appropriate =uestions.

!ttenti%e %iewin" and notin" any new =uestions that may arise from the %ideo. !cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion.

+uiet and respectful %iewin" of the %ideo recordin" any rele%ant =uestions that may ha%e arisen from the %iewin". !ccurate articulation of the )"eoma"netic dynamo* theory and how it operates to produce the Earth's ma"netic field. -orrectly sol%e the e=uations to determine the 1ichter scale %alues for hypothetical earth=uakes.

-omplete a series of e=uations to understand how the 1ichter scale is calculated.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 4=: (8.;. D @) $esson introduction: !fter the pre%ious lesson on the three types of plate boundaries, the students will explore how and where %olcanoes occur, the different types of %olcanoes and the ma"mas that are produced.

!cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion.

En"a"ed learnin" demonstrated throu"h appropriate =uestions.

The students will complete an exploration document detailin" the characteristics of each type of %olcano, the type of ma"ma produced and where they typically form.

-ompleted exploration documents -orrect and accurate information will be collected for assessment and re"ardin" the characteristics and feedback. emissions for each type of %olcano as discussed in lesson.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 45>: (8.;. D 0) $esson introduction: This lesson will be"in the exploration of the rock cycle, the three types of rocks and mineral formation. The students will be pro%ided with an incomplete pictorial representation that the students will fill out as the information is related to them. The first lesson will focus on sedimentary rocks, how they form, sedimentary en%ironments and classification based on particle si&e. This information will be used to be"in the completion of the rock cycle dia"rams pro%ided. $n "roups, the students will explore the nature of sedimentary deposition and settlin" by experimentin" with different si&ed particles in a li=uid medium in sealed containers. ;bser%ations to be recorded on exploration documents.

!cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion. ,e"in to fill out the re=uired information on the rock cycle dia"ram sheets pro%ided

En"a"ed learnin" demonstrated throu"h appropriate =uestions. -orrect information filled into the re=uired fields to complete the rock cycle dia"ram sheet.

The students will place different si&ed particles (stones, pebbles, soil and sand) into containers with water, shaken up, obser%ed and recorded. These containers will be allowed to settle and obser%ations will be recorded a"ain. These will be collected when complete for assessment and feedback.

!ccurately recorded obser%ations drawn from the sedimentary experiment.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 455: (8.;. D 0) $esson introduction: This lesson will explore i"neous rocks, their characteristics and place in the rock cycle. The students will be participate in a "uided discussion on the properties and characteristics of i"neous rocks. The new information will be used to continue completin" the rock cycle dia"ram. $n pairs, the students will complete an exploration document re"ardin" i"neous rock formation and en%ironments.

!cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion. Placement of relati%e information into the rock cycle dia"ram.

En"a"ed learnin" demonstrated throu"h appropriate =uestions. -orrect information filled into the re=uired fields to complete the rock cycle dia"ram sheet.

-ompleted exploration documents -orrect and accurate information will be collected for assessment and re"ardin" the characteristics and feedback. properties as discussed in lesson.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 457: (8.;. D 0) $esson introduction: This lesson will explore metamorphic rocks, their characteristics and place in the rock cycle. The students will be participate in a "uided discussion on the properties and characteristics of metamorphic rocks. The new information will be used to complete the rock cycle dia"ram. This will be used for reference by the students. $n pairs, the students will conduct an experiment to model the metamorphic process usin" play dou"h and pennies. The student's obser%ations will be recorded on an exploration document re"ardin" metamorphic rock formation and their characteristics.

!cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion. Placement of relati%e information into the rock cycle dia"ram.

En"a"ed learnin" demonstrated throu"h appropriate =uestions. -orrect information filled into the re=uired fields to complete the rock cycle dia"ram sheet.

The students will conduct an experiment re"ardin" the metamorphic process and record their obser%ations on an exploration document. ;nce completed, they will be collected for assessment and feedback.

-orrect and accurate information re"ardin" the characteristics and properties as discussed in lesson and explored throu"h the experiment conducted on metamorphism.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 458: (8.;. D 5) $esson introduction: This lesson will explore the physical properties of minerals as implemented by "eolo"ists. The students will participate in a "uided discussion into the se%en cate"ories of mineral identification.

!cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion.

En"a"ed learnin" demonstrated throu"h appropriate =uestions.

$n pairs, the students will complete an exploration document re"ardin" mineral identification. ! packa"e of resource material will be pro%ided for reference durin" the process.

-ompleted exploration document packa"es will be collected for assessment and feedback.

-orrect and accurate information re"ardin" the identifyin" cate"ories for mineral identification as discussed in lesson and outlined in resource packa"e.

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$earnin- Outco0es <hat are the unit le%el learnin" outcomesA <hat do you want students to learn3understand3appreciateA 2escri/tion of $earninActivities 3 Strate-ies <hat teachin" strate"ies B acti%ities will you utili&e to enable students to achie%e the learnin" outcomesA Assess0ent !et+od,Tool <hat method (e.". write3say3do) and tool3instrument will you use to collect e%idence of the learnin"A Assess0ent Criteria ,y what criteria do you decide that the outcome has been successfully metA <hat will you look for in the e%idenceA

.tudents will be able to: 1. $dentify and describe the %arious )layers* of the Earth @. Cescribe land formation processes related to tectonics 0. $dentify and describe the three rock types and their place in the rock cycle 5. !pply the properties of rock and minerals to samples to correctly identify them

$esson 459: (8.;. D 5) $esson introduction: This lesson will allow the students to complete the mineral identification packa"e and to re%iew any concepts or aspects from the pre%ious week's lessons in preparation for the final culmination acti%ity. The students will write a short reflection on their learnin" as a ticket out of the door. $esson 455: (8.;. D1, @, 0, 5) This final lesson will ser%e as a culmination of the unit on Earth sciences and "eolo"y. The students will complete a summati%e document makin" use of any and all resources, handouts, exploration documents and notes that they ha%e collected o%er the course of the unit. >o textbooks, electronic de%ices or other materials will be permitted, simply the students own work. / !cti%e listenin" and =uestion "eneration for discussion. -ompletion of the mineral identification packa"es. -ompleted exploration documents will be collected for assessment and feedback. Personal reflection on their learnin". En"a"ed learnin" demonstrated throu"h appropriate =uestions. -orrect information filled into the re=uired fields to complete the mineral identification document packa"e. Personal reflection on their learnin".

The students will complete a summati%e document detailin" their learnin" from the pre%ious fi%e week unit.

!ccurately articulated e%idence of the four learnin" outcomes for this unit which will be deri%ed from the students own work and resources.

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