Unit Objective "Land Beneath Our Feet" 
Pacing 35 days

6.E.2 Understand the structure of the earth and how interactions of constructive and

destructive forces have resulted in changes in the surface of the Earth over time and

the effects of the lithosphere on humans.

6.E.2.1 Summarize the structure of the earth, including the layers, the mantle and core based on the relative position, composition and density.

6.E.2.2 Explain how crustal plates and ocean basins are formed, move and interact using

earthquakes, heat flow and volcanoes to reflect forces within the earth.

6.E.2.3 Explain how the formation of soil is related to the parent rock type and the environment in which it develops.

6.E.2.4 Conclude that the good health of humans requires: monitoring the lithosphere,

maintaining soil quality and stewardship.

 

***  Science Fair*** new packet with info will be sent home first week of instruction.

-planned student workdays will be available during class time for at least 1 to 2 instructions periods 

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Student expectations for mastery of unit:

• the Earth is composed of layers that are stacked on top of one another because they are made of different materials with different densities.

• forces within the Earth form and move crustal plates and ocean basins.

• crustal plates interact with one another due to forces within the Earth.

• there is a process of soil formation which is dependent on parent rock type and environmental factors.

• the health of humans requires monitoring the lithosphere, soil quality and being stewards of the Earth.