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Grade 8
Earth Resources
The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of
earth’s resources. |
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Distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Nonrenewable Resources |
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Distinguish among common minerals found in rock samples
using test kits, descriptive charts, etc.
Geology Quiz
Rock and Mineral Reference Sheet |
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Identify rocks and minerals given a table of physical
properties.
Rocks and Minerals |
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Describe how various minerals are used.
What is a
Mineral? |
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Label a diagram depicting the processes of the rock cycle.
The Rock Cycle |
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Identify factors that cause rocks to break down.
Rock Cycle
Geology
Rock Cycle
Building Up, Breaking Down Lesson Plan |
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Distinguish among sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic
rocks and interpret a simple rock cycle diagram.
Rocks and Minerals |
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Explain how fossils are used to understand the earth’s
past.
Geo
Mysteries |
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Infer that human activities may be helpful or harmful to
the environment.
Endangered, Exploring A World At Risk |
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Research how technological advances have impacted the
environment (e.g., the use of fertilizers, and fossil fuels).
Our Technology World |
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Identify various energy sources.
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Analyze aspects of energy consumption by society.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of various conservation
strategies on the earth’s energy and natural resources.
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