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Advanced Placement Earth and Environmental Science

Goal 2, Objective 2.03

Goal 2

The learner will build an understanding of the interdependence of Earth's systems.

Objective 2.03

Investigate the solid Earth.

  • Earth history and the geologic time scale.
  • Influences of plate tectonics on evolution and biodiversity.
  • Volcanism.
  • The rock cycle.
  • Soil formation.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Rock around the rock cycle
Students will study the rock cycle to understand the relationship between the three types of rocks, sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous, and the conditions needed to transform one type of rock into another. This hopefully will be accomplished through visual learning with computer activities and the demonstration and through auditory learning with the discussion. The student can then apply the knowledge they learned through a story.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.

Resources on the web

Preserving health through biological diversity
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students gain a greater understanding of why diversity within and among species is important. After participating in a discussion about the benefits of biodiversity, students explore biodiversity as it relates to health. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Earth movers
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students explore plate tectonics and come to understand how mountains, earthquakes, and volcanoes are related to the movements of plates. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science