Delving into the Grand Canyon
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A lesson plan for Grade 6 Science
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- 6
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- National Geographic
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In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about how the Grand Canyon was formed and what the region looked like at the time each layer of rock was deposited. They draw diagrams of the canyon and its layers and write captions to describe what they have drawn. This resource includes links to related activities and websites.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grade 6
- Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.
- Objective 1.01: Identify and create questions and hypotheses that can be answered through scientific investigations.
- Objective 1.08: Use oral and written language to:
- Communicate findings.
- Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
- Goal 3: The learner will build an understanding of the geological cycles, forces, processes, and agents which shape the lithosphere.
- Objective 3.01: Evaluate the forces that shape the lithosphere including:
- Crustal plate movement.
- Folding and faulting.
- Deposition.
- Volcanic Activity.
- Earthquakes.
- Objective 3.03: Explain the model for the interior of the earth.
- Objective 3.04: Describe the processes which form and the uses of earth materials.
- Rock cycle.
- Minerals.
- Characteristics of rocks.
- Economic use of rocks and minerals.
- Value of gems and precious metals.
- Common gems, minerals, precious metals and rocks found in N.C.
- Objective 3.05: Analyze soil properties that can be observed and measured to predict soil quality including:
- Color.
- Horizon profile.
- Infiltration.
- Soil temperature.
- Structure.
- Consistency.
- Texture.
- Particle size.
- pH.
- Fertility.
- Soil moisture.
- Objective 3.01: Evaluate the forces that shape the lithosphere including:
