O
Understand the origins of the Earth.
O
Differentiate between the layers
of the geosphere and describe
the characteristics of the materials
they are composed of.
O
Identify minerals and their
properties.
O
Identify and classify rocks.
O
Evaluate the importance of
minerals and rocks for humans
and of managing these resources
in a sustainable way.
O
Carry out a research task.
YOU WILL LEARN TO…
THE GEOSPHERE
What do you think the Earth’s interior is like? Could we travel
there
?
What qualities make some minerals so appreciated by people
?
Rocks are used in construction. What else can rocks be used for
?
Why do you think it’s important to manage mineral resources
responsibly
?
What can you see in the photo
? Where do you think it is?
