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Planetary Differentiation, Mineralogy, and Geochemical Evolution
12th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
8 lessons
Goal
Analyze planetary accretion, chondritic compositions, Goldschmidt geochemical classifications, silicate mineralogy, and early atmospheric oxidation.
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Chondritic Meteorites and Bulk Earth Composition
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- 1Chondritic Meteorites and Bulk Earth CompositionUp nextStart
- 2Planetary Accretion and Core-Mantle DifferentiationPremiumNot started yet
- 3The Great Oxidation Event and Paleoproterozoic Red BedsNot started yet
- 4Goldschmidt's Geochemical Classification of ElementsNot started yet
- 5Silicate Tetrahedra and Solid Solution SeriesNot started yet
- 6Optical and Hand-Specimen Mineral IdentificationNot started yet
- 7Igneous Petrogenesis and Fractional CrystallizationNot started yet
- 8Metamorphic Facies and Isograd MappingNot started yet
Standards Covered
- OGS.13.ESS.1Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 13 / High School 4 (Age 17–18) · Grade 12Analyze the formation, planetary differentiation, bulk meteorite chondritic composition, and early atmospheric evolution of the Earth-Moon system and terrestrial planets, including the Great Oxidation Event.
- OGS.13.ESS.2Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 13 / High School 4 (Age 17–18) · Grade 12Classify minerals and rocks using Goldschmidt's geochemical classification, silicate tetrahedral structures, hand-specimen physical diagnostics, solid solution series, and petrogenetic indicators of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic origins.
Curriculum Framework
12th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
8 lessons
Planetary Differentiation, Mineralogy, and Geochemical Evolution
Analyze planetary accretion, chondritic compositions, Goldschmidt geochemical classifications, silicate mineralogy, and early atmospheric oxidation.
2
7 lessons
Global Geodynamics, Orogeny, and Structural Geology
Evaluate mantle thermodynamic regimes, lithospheric kinematics, seismic tomography, and orogenic mechanics within the plate tectonic paradigm.
3
7 lessons
Chronostratigraphy, Paleoenvironments, and Deep Time
Reconstruct sedimentary basins, paleoenvironments, terrane assembly, and biotic turnover events using high-resolution stratigraphic and geochronological tools.
4
6 lessons
Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, and Geohazard Mitigation
Model subsurface groundwater hydraulics, aquifer vulnerability, geotechnical slope stability, and deterministic/probabilistic geohazard risks.
5
6 lessons
Economic Geology, Geophysical Exploration, and Circular Resources
Analyze metallogenic ore systems, geophysical subsurface imaging methods, Lasky's resource principle, and sustainable extraction cycles.
6
5 lessons
Atmospheric Chemistry, Ocean Dynamics, and Climate Tipping Points
Model atmospheric radiative forcing, stratospheric ozone depletion kinetics, ocean thermohaline circulation, and cryospheric tipping points.
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6 lessons
Conservation Ecology, Habitat Restoration, and Biodiversity Governance
Evaluate conservation biology strategies, habitat restoration technologies across fragile biomes, captive release protocols, and international environmental frameworks.
8
8 lessons
Sustainable Resource Systems, Agroecology, and Energy Transitions
Model global water security, biogeochemical nutrient loops, sustainable agriculture, maximum sustainable yield in fisheries, and low-carbon energy systems.
9
7 lessons
Ecotoxicology, Pollutant Dynamics, and Environmental Remediation
Evaluate pollutant toxicokinetics, environmental transport mechanisms, atmospheric inversions, critical pathway analyses, and biological remediation systems.