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The Geosphere
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THE GEOSPHERE
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n this unit, students will learn about the solid part of the Earth. It
is very important to highlight the link between the origin of our
planet and its layers, as well as the importance that minerals and
rocks have for humans and in our daily lives.
Competences and Objectives
KEY COMPETENCES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Linguistic communication (LC)
Mathematical competence and
key competence in science and
technology (MCST)
Learning to learn (LL)
Digital competence (DC)
Social and civic competence
(SCC)
Cultural awareness and
expression (CAE)
Sense of initiative and
entrepreneurship (SIE)
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Understand the origins of the
Earth.
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Differentiate between the
layers of the Earth and
describe the characteristics
of the materials they are
composed of.
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Identify minerals and their
properties.
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Identify and classify rocks.
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Value the importance of
minerals and rocks for humans
and of managing these
resources in a sustainable way.
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Carry out a research task.
Suggested Timing
This unit can be worked on over a period of four weeks
(approximately twelve sessions). The number of sessions should be
determined by the interest that students show for the content, and
how the general unit planning takes place.
Sections
N.° of sessions
Warmer
1
1. The Earth: origin and composition
1
2. Minerals
2
3. Rocks
3
4. The use of rocks
1/2
5. Extraction of minerals and rocks
1/2
Consolidation
1
Work and experimentation techniques
1
Final task
1
Self-assessment
1
Mixed-ability needs
In order to meet the needs of different students, a wide variety of
resources are offered as complements or alternatives to the work in
the unit: worksheets, lesson summaries and slide presentations with
core content and curricular adaptations.
It is at the discretion of the teacher that these resources are used,
although suggestions are given in every lesson.
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