LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of the composition and uses of rocks and minerals.

Objective 2.01
Describe and evaluate the properties of several minerals.
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Objective 2.02
Recognize that minerals have a definite chemical composition and structure, resulting in specific physical properties including:
  • Hardness.
  • Streak color.
  • Luster.
  • Magnetism.
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Objective 2.03
Explain how rocks are composed of minerals.
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Objective 2.04
Show that different rocks have different properties.
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Objective 2.05
Discuss and communicate the uses of rocks and minerals.
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Objective 2.06
Classify rocks and rock-forming minerals using student-made rules.
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Objective 2.07
Identify and discuss different rocks and minerals in North Carolina including their role in geologic formations and distinguishing geologic regions.
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