Journey Through Earth’s Layers: Year 5 Geology

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Course Overview: Embark on a captivating geological journey to explore the Earth’s layers, from the core to the crust. Through interactive lessons, hands-on experiments, and engaging projects, students will discover the secrets hidden beneath our feet.

Course Content

Lesson 1: The Core Mystery
o Introduction to Earth's core, its composition, and significance. o Explore how the core generates Earth's magnetic field.

Lesson 2: Mantle Mystique
o Dive into the mantle's properties and the concept of convection currents. o Investigate how mantle movement affects Earth's surface.

Lesson 3: Crustal Composition
o Explore the Earth's crust, its layers, and composition. o Study the differences between continental and oceanic crust.

Lesson 4: Plate Tectonics
o Learn about the movement of tectonic plates and their interactions. o Discover the formation of earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges.

Lesson 5: Weathering Forces
o Understand the processes of mechanical and chemical weathering. o Explore the effects of weathering on rocks and landforms.

Lesson 6: Sculpting the Landscape
o Dive into erosion agents like water, wind, and ice. o Study how erosion shapes valleys, canyons, and coastlines.

Lesson 7: Rock Families
o Discover the three main rock types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. o Explore their formation, characteristics, and examples.

Lesson 8: Mining for Minerals
o Learn about valuable minerals, their uses, and extraction methods. o Study the environmental impact of mining.

Lesson 9: Fossilization Process
o Explore the world of fossils, preservation, and fossil types. o Understand how fossils provide insights into Earth's history.

Lesson 10: Reading Earth’s History
o Study the geologic time scale and major events in Earth's history. o Interpret fossils as clues to past environments.

Lesson 11: Geological Landforms
o Explore incredible geological formations like caves, arches, and deltas. o Understand their formation and significance.

Lesson 12: Earth Stewards
o Learn about responsible resource use and environmental conservation. o Discuss ways to protect geological wonders and natural habitats.

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Journey Through Earth’s Layers: Year 5 Geology

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Course Content

Lesson 1: The Core Mystery o Introduction to Earth's core, its composition, and significance. o Explore how the core generates Earth's magnetic field.

Lesson 2: Mantle Mystique o Dive into the mantle's properties and the concept of convection currents. o Investigate how mantle movement affects Earth's surface.

Lesson 3: Crustal Composition o Explore the Earth's crust, its layers, and composition. o Study the differences between continental and oceanic crust.

Lesson 4: Plate Tectonics o Learn about the movement of tectonic plates and their interactions. o Discover the formation of earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges.

Lesson 5: Weathering Forces o Understand the processes of mechanical and chemical weathering. o Explore the effects of weathering on rocks and landforms.

Lesson 6: Sculpting the Landscape o Dive into erosion agents like water, wind, and ice. o Study how erosion shapes valleys, canyons, and coastlines.

Lesson 7: Rock Families o Discover the three main rock types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. o Explore their formation, characteristics, and examples.

Lesson 8: Mining for Minerals o Learn about valuable minerals, their uses, and extraction methods. o Study the environmental impact of mining.

Lesson 9: Fossilization Process o Explore the world of fossils, preservation, and fossil types. o Understand how fossils provide insights into Earth's history.

Lesson 10: Reading Earth’s History o Study the geologic time scale and major events in Earth's history. o Interpret fossils as clues to past environments.

Lesson 11: Geological Landforms o Explore incredible geological formations like caves, arches, and deltas. o Understand their formation and significance.

Lesson 12: Earth Stewards o Learn about responsible resource use and environmental conservation. o Discuss ways to protect geological wonders and natural habitats.