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	Unit 1:	Pure Substances and Mixtures
	Unit 2:	Heat
	Unit 3:	Structural Strength and Stability
	Unit 4:	The Earth's Crust Overview Getting Started: Where Do Rocks Come From? 4.1 Earth: A Layered Planet 4.2 Minerals: Building Blocks of Rocks 4.3 How Minerals Are Mined and Processed 4.4 Inquiry Investigation: Mining Chocolate Chips **** - Lesson Teaching Resources ******** 4.5 Explore an Issue: Mining for Minerals 4.6 Erosion and Weathering 4.7 Learning About Soil 4.8 Inquiry Investigation: Components of Soil 4.9 Soil and Plant Growth 4.10 Case Study: Farming and the Soil 4.11 Erosion: Carving the Landscape 4.12 Inquiry Investigation: Mountains to Molehills 4.13 Mountains to Rock 4.14 Fossils: Rock¹s Timekeepers 4.15 Case Study: Drifting Continents 4.16 Moving Plates 4.17 Inquiry Investigation: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Mountain Ranges 4.18 Career Profile:Cracking the Secrets of the Earth¹s Crust 4.19 Design Investigation: Preparing for Earthquakes 4.20 Mountains from Rocks 4.21 Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks 4.22 Volcanoes: Mountains from Magma Design Challenge: Design and Build a Model for Using the Earth Responsibly Summary Review Related Web Resources and Updates
	Unit 5:	Interactions Within Ecosystems
	Unit 6:	Skills Handbook 1. SAFETY IN SCIENCE 2. PROCESS OF SCIENCE INQUIRY 2A Process of Science Inquiry 2B Asking A Question 2C Predicting and Hypothesizing 2D Identifying Variables and Controls 2E Designing an Inquiry Investigation ****** 3. PROCESS OF DESIGN 3A The Problem Solving Cycle 3B Identifying a Problem 3C Selecting the Best Alternative 3D Planning a Prototype 3E Building a Prototype 3F Testing and Evaluating a Prototype 3G Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights 4. RESEARCHING 4A Research Skills 4B Interviewing and Survey Skills 4C Critical Thinking 5. USING EQUIPMENT IN SCIENCE 5A Using the Microscope 5B Working with Scales and Balances 5C Using Other Scientific Equipment 5D Using Technology Equipment 5E Fabrication Techniques 6. OBSERVING & RECORDING DATA 6A Obtaining Qualitative Data 6B Obtaining Quantitative Data 6C Scientific and Technical Drawing 6D Creating Data Tables ** 7. ANALYZING RESULTS 7A The Need to Graph 7B Reading the Graph 7C Constructing Graphs 7D Using Math in Science 7E Reaching a Conclusion 7F Reflecting on Your Work 8. COMMUNICATING 8A Writing a Report 8B Creating a Design Folder 8C Multimedia Presentations 8D Exploring an Issue 9. STUDY SKILLS 9A Setting Goals and Monitoring Progress 9B Good Study Habits 9C Using Your Computer Effectively 9D Working Together 9E Graphic Organizers

Unit 4:
The Earth's Crust

The Earth's Crust unit covers concepts related to three topics:

Minerals and Mining
Students learn that there are approximately 3000 minerals found within the Earth, mostly as ore that are extracted by various means depending on the size, location, and value of the ore body. They learn how ore is processed, first by crushing and grinding and then by chemical separation or smelting. They understand that the mineral is refined and shaped before it is sent to market and formed into products.

Weathering and Erosion
Students examine how wind, rain, and ice cause changes in the Earth's surface over time, affecting rocks and soil. They learn how rocks break down into smaller rocks, combine with decaying living organisms, and form soils. They understand why farmers must monitor the quantity and quality of soil to support deep root systems that can withstand the forces of moving water and strong winds.

The Dynamic Earth
Students learn that the Earth's crust is made up of seven large and about a dozen smaller plates called lithospheric plates. These plates float over the partly melted inner crust. The manner in which plates rub, bump, or push against each other determines the occurrence of earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountains.

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