NC Essential Standards |
Learning Objectives |
6.E.2.1 Summarize the structure of the Earth, including the layers, the mantle and core based on the relative position, composition, and density.
6.E.2.2 Explain how crustal plates and ocean basins are formed, move, and interact using earthquakes, heat flow, and volcanoes to reflect forces within the Earth. |
By the end of the unit, students will be able to...
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Essential Questions
By the end of the unit, students will be able to answer the following questions...
- Why are the Earth's layers in the order that they are?
- How does the inside of Earth affect the outer layer of Earth (crust)?
- What is the relationship between rocks, soil, and the environment?
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