Teacher intervenes when the personal or civil rights of students are attacked or threatened. B. Build and use a foundation of general knowledge in the discipline Curricular Goals Course Goals Learning Activities 10. Appreciate the discipline as a valuable area of knowledge. Teacher introduces students to concepts and applications of geology, which they then discuss in small groups. Students use this background to apply geologic concepts using maps, three-dimensional models, and specimens of rocks and minerals.
Students learn to identify common earth materials.
Students learn to recognize landforms on models and maps, then interpret what geological events led to their formation. Identify and describe issues or problems in the discipline. Students recognize natural or human-induced problems with land use and possible ways they can be mitigated. Student groups have a series of questions posed to them, which they discuss and answer as a group. Analyze and reflect upon issues or problems in the discipline.