Second Quarter - Geology
Here are some previews of the segments you will see during the Geology Quarter.
Geology 1- Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition
Targeted Date of Mastery: November 3
You will learn about:
You will learn about:
- what each of these processes is
- how weathering, erosion, and deposition produce the changes we see in the landscape
- the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering
- the geology of the Black Hills and Badlands region
Geology 2 - Minerals
Targeted Date of Mastery: November 14
You will learn about:
You will learn about:
- common uses of minerals
- what makes a mineral a mineral
- how to identify minerals by their properties
- the groups in which minerals are classified
Geology 3 - Rocks
Targeted Date of Mastery: November 23
You will learn about:
You will learn about:
- the Rock Cycle
- how rocks are classified
- the difference between igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks
Geology 4 - Plate Tectonics
Targeted Date of Mastery: December 9
You will learn about:
You will learn about:
- the layers of the Earth by composition and physical structure
- what causes the movement of tectonic plates
- the evidence for the theory of continental drift
- different types of plate boundaries and what is occurring at each
Geology 5 - Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Targeted Date of Mastery: December 22
You will learn about:
You will learn about:
- what causes earthquakes
- how to locate the epicenter of an earthquake
- describe where one would most likely experience an earthquake
- what causes volcanoes, and how they are classified
- the impact that volcanoes have in the local area and around the world