Geology Unit Study

Here are the objectives for your Geology unit study. Links are to the individual MatchCards. The entire unit study can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.

1. Compare rocks and minerals.
2. Describe the location and consistency of the earth's layers.
3. Explain the effect of weathering on the earth's surface.
4. Identify the three main groups of rocks and tell how they are formed.
5. Apply Mohs' test to identify the hardness of minerals.
6. Describe other tests for analyzing minerals.
7. Explain the formation of different types of mountains.
8. Identify the parts of a volcano.
9. Evaluate the impact of waves in an earthquake.

Resources

MatchCard Science Unit Studies should have a minimum of three resources. We have listed a few favorites; but feel free to use other resources for your geology unit study.

BOOKS
Magic School Bus: Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole
Rocks and Minerals by Readers Digest Pathfinders

LIBRARY
Check it out! Don't forget your library. You can find resources with the Dewey Decimal Numbers: 540's

INTERNET
Try this site about earthquakes and plate tectonics: www.science-is-exciting.com

OTHER RESOURCES
Don't forget to keep an eye open for these other resources:

• Magazine articles
  
• Videos and DVDs
  
• Field Trips
  
• Educational Games

Science Projects
You will need a minimum of one science project to complete your Geology unit study. Here are some ideas:

• Make a landform map showing the geology of your area.
  
• Collect and label 15 minerals using a field guide.
  
• Complete all the activities listed on the MatchCard Science Instructor's Pages. Keep a notebook of your projects.

MatchCards

The Matchcards are great for teaching and reinforcing the objectives. There is one MatchCard for each of the objectives listed above.

The MatchCards give you:

• A simple diagram of the concept
• Information pieces to place on the student card as a game
• Instructor's card with all the answers, a suggested activity for teaching
• A system for built in review

Every week you will use the corresponding MatchCard to teach the objective. In addition, the students review 5 previously learned MatchCards two or three times per week. This game-like activity is a favorite activity of many students. The Instructor's Guide gives you more ideas on organizing and using the MatchCards.

Unit Study Log

You will complete a Unit Study Log. It will include your bibliography, description of science projects you do, list of daily readings and activities, and Grading Sheet. The Instructor's Guide gives more information on keeping a Unit Study Log.

Your Complete Geology MatchCard Unit Study

We are in the process of updating our graphics. So for a limited time we are offering the complete unit study FREE. It includes:

• All of the information above in printed form
• All corresponding student MatchCards
• All instructor's pages with answer keys
• Your steps to success for planning and carrying out your unit study
• Information Pieces
• Unit study log for tracking and documenting

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