Have you ever wondered what rocks were made of? Or what is inside the Earth? Or why volcanoes explode?
If you have, this unit is for you. In this unit, we will be studying the structure of the Earth, the Tectonic Plates, Minerals, and Rocks. Then, we will be doing a final project. Geologists are scientists who study rocks. We are going to be geologists. Ready to go spelunking? |
Volcano: (n) a mountain or hill that can shoot lava
Structure: (n) the way the parts of something are arranged Tectonic plates: (n) the parts of the Earth's crust Mineral: (n) a naturally occurring object that is made of a single kind of material Rock: (n) a stone Geologist: (n) a scientist who studies rocks Spelunking: (n) exploring caves |