Science Grade 7 Minerals, Rocks and Earth's Crust

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Science Grade 7 Minerals, Rocks and Earth's Crust

2 - 4 Weeks

Minerals make rocks.

There are 3 different types of rocks that comprise the crust.

Rocks are recycled through the Rock Cycle.

The crust is constantly moving and changing.

How are minerals classified?

How are rocks different from one another?

How are rocks recycled?

What is the Earth's crust made of?

How does the Earth's crust move and change?

(1)	MST1	Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1)	MST2	Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
(1)	MST4	Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1)	MST6	Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
(1)	MST7	Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Classifying minerals

Identifying rock types

Citing proof of crustal movement

Mineral

Rock

Color

Streak

Luster

Cleavage

Fracture

Hardness

Igneous

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

Rock Cycle

Pangea

Continental crust

Oceanic crust

Continental drift

Sea-floor spreading

Tectonic plate

Convergent boundary

Divergent boundary

Subduction zone

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