OBJECTIVES Differentiate between minerals and rocks. Apply simple techniques for identifying the most common minerals and rocks in the environment. students’ Understand the different processes of rock formation, which also form the basis of their classification. Classify the most common rocks using simple dichotomous keys. Learn about the different ways in which people use rocks and minerals. Learn about the layers that our planet is composed of. Understand the concept of the lithosphere and distinguish between the Earth’s continental and oceanic crust. CONTENTS Concepts Minerals. Rocks. The main minerals and rocks. Types of rock according to their origin: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Use of rocks and minerals. Mining for minerals and rocks. The crust. Earth’s The lithosphere. Earth’s Procedures Interpret data tables, diagrams, etc. Use and devise simple keys to identify the most common rocks and minerals. Use a microscope to study rocks and minerals. Analyse and comment on texts. Describe how certain artificial materials are manufactured. Attitudes Appreciate the need to use natural resources responsibly: understand that they are exhaustible resources and cannot always be renewed. Recognise the importance of rocks and minerals for human activities. Respect the environment through study and sample-taking to prevent deterioration. in a way that can damage the environment. Don’t collect specimens ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
OBJECTIVES Differentiate between minerals and rocks. Apply simple techniques for identifying the most common minerals and rocks in the students’ environment. Understand the different processes of rock formation, which also form the basis of their classification. Classify the most common rocks using simple dichotomous keys. Learn about the different ways in which people use rocks and minerals. Learn about the layers that our planet is composed of. Understand the concept of the Earth’s lithosphere and distinguish between the continental and oceanic crust. CONTENTS Concepts Minerals. Rocks. The main minerals and rocks. Types of rock according to their origin: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Use of rocks and minerals. Mining for minerals and rocks. The Earth’s crust. The Earth’s lithosphere. Procedures Interpret data tables, diagrams, etc. Use and devise simple keys to identify the most common rocks and minerals. Use a microscope to study rocks and minerals. Analyse and comment on texts. Describe how certain artificial materials are manufactured. Attitudes Appreciate the need to use natural resources responsibly: understand that they are exhaustible resources and cannot always be renewed. Recognise the importance of rocks and minerals for human activities. Respect the environment through study and sample-taking to prevent deterioration. Don’t collect specimens in a way that can damage the environment. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
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