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ES Unit 2: Composition of Earth
Knowledge: Learning
Targets/Objectives
1. Recognize atoms are the basic
building blocks of all matter.
2. Understand how atoms combine
through electric forces, forming
molecules and compounds.
3. Recognize all matter on Earth and
in the universe occurs in the form
of a solid, liquid, gas, or plasma.
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Learning Activities
 Atomic Structure of 14 Elements
 How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in
common elements?
 Discovery Education. (2003).
Elements of Chemistry: Atoms: The Building Blocks
of Matter [Full Video]. Available from
http://www.discoveryeducation.com
 Elements of chemistry movie packet
 Discovery Education. (2003).
Elements of Chemistry: Atoms: The Building Blocks
of Matter [Full Video]. Available from
http://www.discoveryeducation.com
 Elements of chemistry movie packet
 Standardized test practice p 83 # 10-12
Chapter 3: Matter and Change
Mastery Learning Rubric
Mastery
Assessments
Score
Quiz 3.1
Quiz 3.2
Quiz 3.3
ES Unit 2: Composition of Earth
Skills
Learning Activities
Chapter 3: Matter and Change
Mastery Learning Rubric
Mastery
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Reading comprehension
Standardized test practice p 83 # 17-19
Writing
 Prepare a news release reporting on the discovery of
a new chemical element. The element has 121
protons in its nucleus. Be sure to include the
characteristics of this element and its location in the
Periodic Table.
 Create a concept map using the following terms or
phrases: ionic bond, covalent bond, shared
electrons, gain electrons, lose electrons, molecule,
compound.
Participation
Assessments
Work completion and productive use of class time
Daily work
Cooperation with others
Daily
participation
Mastery
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ES Unit 2: Composition of Earth
Knowledge: Learning
Targets/Objectives
1. Identify minerals as naturally
occurring, solid, inorganic
compounds or elements.
2. Classify minerals based on their
chemical characteristics.
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Learning Activities
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The Chemistry of Minerals worksheet
Mohs Hardness Scale
Lab: Mineral Introduction
Mineral Mini-research project
Mineral word searches
Mineral matching worksheets
Lab: Using Physical Properties to ID Minerals
Common Ground movie (DVD)
Movie questions
Lab: Brushing Up on Minerals
Workaholic Productions. (2008).
Salt: The Essential Mineral [Video Segment].
Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com
 What’s Earth Science Got to Do with It? Episode 2:
Gems & Minerals.
Chapter 4: Minerals
Mastery Learning Rubric
Mastery
Assessments
Score
Quiz 4.1
Mineral Practical
Quiz 4.2
ES Unit 2: Composition of Earth
Skills
Learning Activities
Reading comprehension
Standardized test practice p 109 # 17-19
Writing
Create a concept map using the following terms:
silicates, oxides, halides, sulfates, sulfides, native
elements and carbonates. Add any other terms that
are helpful.
Participation
Chapter 4: Minerals
Mastery Learning Rubric
Mastery
Assessments
Score
Assessments
Work completion and productive use of class time
Daily work
Cooperation with others
Daily
participation
Mastery
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ES Unit 2: Composition of Earth
Knowledge: Learning
Targets/Objectives
1. Understand that igneous rocks
form when molten material cools
and crystallizes.
2. Classify igneous rocks based on
mineral composition, crystal size
and texture.
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Learning Activities
 CBS Productions. (2009). Crazy Horse Monument
Rises. Available from http://www.cbsnews.com
 National Geographic Productions. (2009). Volcano
Lava. Available from http://www.natgeotv.com
 Discovery Education. (2002). The Geology of the
Yosemite Valley [Video Segment]. Available from
http://www.discoveryeducation.com
 Lab: Crystal Formation
 Classification of Igneous Rocks
 Lab: Locating Igneous Rocks on Earth
 Lab: Igneous Rock ID
 How Do Igneous Rocks Form?
Chapter 5: Igneous Rocks
Mastery Learning Rubric
Mastery
Assessments
Score
Quiz 5.1
Quiz 5.2
Rock Practical
Skills
Learning Activities
Reading comprehension
Standardized Test Practice p 131 # 17-18
Writing
 Rock Project
 Create a concept map using the following terms:
fast, slow, slowest, intrusive, extrusive, magma, lava,
granite, rhyolite, basalt, gabbro, obsidian, pumice.
Add any other terms that are helpful.
Participation
Assessments
Mastery
Score
Assessments
Mastery
Score
Work completion and productive use of class time
Daily work
Cooperation with others
Daily
participation
ES Unit 2: Composition of Earth
Chapter 6: Sedimentary & Metamorphic Rocks
Mastery Learning Rubric
Mastery
Learning Activities
Assessments
Score
Quiz 6.1
 Mini-lab: Model Sediment Layering p 136
Knowledge: Learning
Targets/Objectives
1. Recognize that sediments
produced by weathering and
erosion form sedimentary rocks
through the process of
lithification.
2. Classify sedimentary rocks by their  Classification of Clastic Sediments
mode of formation.
 Lab: Grand Canyon Formations
 Lab: Sedimentary Rock ID
 Discovery Education. (2002). The Geology of the
Grand Canyon [Video Segment]. Available from
http://www.discoveryeducation.com
 Impossible Pictures. (2007). Fearless Planet: Grand
Canyon [Full Video]. Available from
http://www.discoveryeducation.com
 movie questions
3. Understand metamorphic rocks
 Lab: Metamorphic Rock ID
are formed by temperature and
 The Rock Cycle
pressure.
 How Do Rocks Undergo Change?
 The Crayon Rock Cycle
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Quiz 6.2
Rock Practical
Quiz 6.3
Rock Practical
Skills
Learning Activities
Reading comprehension
Standardized Test Practice p 159 # 19-20
Writing
Rock Project
Participation
Assessments
Mastery
Score
Assessments
Mastery
Score
Work completion and productive use of class time
Daily work
Cooperation with others
Daily
participation