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Earth's Crust, Rock Properties, and Geological Forces
5th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
8 lessons
Goal
Classify crustal rocks by physical properties and analyze constructive and destructive geological forces shaping Earth's surface.
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Classifying Rocks by Color, Hardness, and Texture
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Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
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8 lessons
Earth's Crust, Rock Properties, and Geological Forces
Classify crustal rocks by physical properties and analyze constructive and destructive geological forces shaping Earth's surface.
2
7 lessons
Earth's Atmosphere, Water Cycle, and Climate Threats
Model atmospheric layers, explain precipitation in the hydrologic cycle, and evaluate human-induced atmospheric threats.
3
7 lessons
Earth-Sun-Moon System: Cycles, Seasons, and Gravity
Model orbital mechanics to explain spherical planetary geometry, day/night cycles, seasons, lunar phases, and mass versus weight across celestial bodies.
4
8 lessons
Solar System Scale, Planetary Bodies, and Constellations
Build scale models of planetary dimensions and distances, classify solar system objects, and navigate using prominent celestial constellations.