CP+Christensen,+Melaine

=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title:** //Science// **Grade Level(s):** //6-8//
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** //Earth Science, Environmental Science//
 * Key Words:** //Earth systems, rocks and mineral, natural resources//
 * Designed by:** //Melaine Christensen// **Time Frame:**
 * School District:** //RSU 9// **School:** //Mt. Blue Middle School//


 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * Students will learn how Earth systems and processes shape the environment and create and recycle resources that are important to humans. Students will become familiar with the rock cycle and observe and analyze the properties of minerals and the rocks they form. Mineral resources will be the focal point of an investigation and discussion of the natural resource supply and how the global population acquires and uses natural resources. Students will be encouraged to consider different perspectives and apply their scientific knowledge to understand the issues relating to the depletion of natural resources. ||