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Geology Unit
This unit is designed to be completed in twelve
weeks, completing two, 1 - 2 hour lessons
per week;
however, you can customize it to any length, depending upon
how much material you cover and how long you take to cover
it.
Read over General Directions for
Cindy's Unit Studies for information on how to teach the
unit. The main textbooks are The Geology Book and
Brighty of the Grand Canyon.
As
a one-year course, you could use this as the basis for one,
highschool-level geology unit by completing the material listed
below, requiring the reading of two or more highschool-level
books on the subject, and requiring the completion of a research
paper and/or science fair project as a final project.
Textbooks:
Activity
Books. Pick an activity book or books based on the needs of
your family. You WILL NOT be able to cover everything. Choose
one or two activities per day and save what you don't cover
for another year.
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Learning
About the Earth. Activities that cover the
sun, moon, earth, rocks, and landforms, Visual
Learner. K-2
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God
Created the World Sticker Book A
fun way to learn about God's creation for kids who
like stickers. Visual & Kinesthetic
Learner. K-6
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Geology (Scienceworks for Kids):
Activities & recipes, earth composition, rocks, volcanoes,
erosion, earthquakes, Visual
& Kinesthetic Learner, 1-4.
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Considering
God's Creation Pack with CD Chpt 5-6, 2-7.
Kids who like to color, cut out and paste will love this
curriculum. Great for the Visual
& Read/Write Learner. You can use
bits and pieces in unit studies like the one below or
use as a stand-alone science curriculum. Grades 3-6.
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Rocks
and Minerals (Hands-On,
Minds-on Science). This is an excellent resource for
the Kinesthetic
Learner. Full of exciting activities!
(TCM 636) ISBN 1557346364. Grades 1-8.
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Lyrical Earth Science -Geology with Cassette Volume
1 . This is an excellent resource for your
Auditory Learner. Grades
5 - 8.
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Great Science Adventures:
Discovering Earth's Landforms & Surface Features,
Perfect for kids who like to make booklets. Visual
& Read/Write Learner. Grades 3+
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Geology
Thematic Unit, Intermediate, (TCM 240), ISBN
1557342407. Visual &
Read/Write Learner. Grades 4-8.
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Forms
for Report Writing Excellent
resource for reluctant writers. Many of the forms
are ideal for use in unit studies, including this
one. I just found out that this is out of print. Get
them now while there are a few left! ISBN 155799286X.
Grades 2-6.
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Composition
Paper - Geology Unit: Thick Lines (pdf)
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Composition
Paper - Geology Unit: Thin Lines (pdf)
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Assign
writing projects as desired.
- Use
Puzzlemaker
for review.
Week
1: Earth’s Composition
o Read: The Geology Book, Inside the Earth, pgs.
6-9
o Read: Brighty of the Grand Canyon
o Read: God Made the Earth. (PreK-1).
Activities:
o Geology (Scienceworks): pgs. 6-16 (crust, mantle, core),
1-4
o Considering God’s Creation, pg. 28-29, Earth’s
Composition
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 13-15, An Ant’s Eye View
of Dirt
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 16-17, Let’s eat dirt (recipe)
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 18-20, Teeny tiny Rocks, sand
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 73, Grand Sand Painting
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 21-22, Crust of the Earth
o Soil types & quiz: http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case2/c2facts2.html (K-6+)
o Soil Activities: http://www.blm.gov/nstc/soil/Kids/index.html
(K-6)
o Sammy Soil Coloring Book: http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/edresources/ssoil.html
o God's
Rockin' World Video Join the Earth Team and
zany Professor Schnaege for a rockin exploration of the
earth beneath our feet. See its layers, sparkling geodes.
precious gems. Look deep into the heart of a fiery volcano.
Learn how marble is made.From microscopic crystals to the
magnificent Grand Canyon, see how the Master Creator watched
over the tiniest detail. Out of print. Only a few left.
Waiting for them to bring it out in DVD! Try to borrow from
your library or from Creation Science Video Lending Library.
o Creation Science Video Lending Library-Free by mail. Dinosaurs,
Creation, Astronomy, Geology, http://www.creationism.org/library/index.htm
Week
2: Rock Cycle
o Reading: The Geology Book, Igneous (pg. 10-12),
Sedimentary rocks (pgs. 12-17), and Metamorphic Rocks (pgs.
18-19, 48-49), Sedimentation (pg. 36-37), Metamorphism (pg.
48-49). Skip anything too hard for your child to understand.
o Reading: Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Activities:
o Geology (Scienceworks): pgs. 27-44 (rocks)
o Considering God’s Creation, pg. 31-37, Rock cycle
& Rock Detective (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic),
mineral testing
o Rocks and Minerals, pg. 11-12, three types of rocks
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 23-25, Rocks Go round and Round
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 26-27, Rock Cycle
o All About Rocks and Minerals. (video, try your local library)
o Composition: Pg. 32 Forms for Report Writing (Rocks)
o Learning About the Earth, pgs. 44 - 52, K-2
o Lab: The
Amazing Earth Model Book. Pgs.
37-59, Models for rocks, 3-6+
o Lab: Make the edible rock recipes
o Internet, Rockhound Home Page: http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow1/oct98/index2.html
o Internet, Rocks for Kids: http://www.rocksforkids.com/
o Lab: Rock
Collection.
Experiment with rocks using this complete collection.
o Lab: Break Your Own Geodes.
o
Lab: Rock Tumbler. This is a must have! It comes with
rocks but it's even more fun to look for rocks to polish.
o Additional rock and mineral supplies can be found at Rockman's
Rocks.
Week
3: Minerals
o Reading:
Rocks and Minerals (A True Book) by Ann
O. Squire. 47 pgs, K-5
o Reading:
Rocks
and Minerals
by Tracy Staedter. 64 pgs, Grades 3-8. Out of print. Check
your local
library.
o Reading: Brighty of the Grand Canyon
o Reading: The Crow and the Pitcher (http://www.bartleby.com/17/1/55.html)
and Stone
Soup (http://www.storybin.com/sponsor/sponsor116.shtml).
Activities:
o Geology (Scienceworks): pgs. 17-26 (earth's crust, soil),
1-4
o Rocks and Minerals, pg. 29-30, rocks and minerals
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 33-34, Mineral Mystery, sorting
(you'll need rock and mineral specimens)
o
Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 35-37, Minerals Detectives
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 38-40, Match the Minerals
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 41-42, Rock Cookies (recipe)
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 43-44, Homemade Rocks (play dough,
small chips of rocks, string)
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 58, Mohs Math, 4-8
o Lab: Rocks
& Minerals Kit . Grades 4-6.
o Lab: Mineral Test Kit , rocks from Activity rock kit and
any other rocks you can collect
o
The
Ultimate Rocks & Minerals Sticker Book . K-6
o Internet, Mineral Games for kids: http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/K12/games.html
o Internal, Mineralogy for Kids: http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/K12/K_12.html
o Field Trip: Great Salt Plains State Park, Jet, OK. Northwest
of Enid.
o Assessment: Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 45-46, Which Mineral
is This?
Week
4: Crystals
o Reading: Brighty of the Grand Canyon
o Reading:
Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Martin.
PreK/K
Activities:
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 47-48
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 49-52, Crystal Creations (alum,
Epsom salt, cupric sulfate and more) Supplies available through
science supply stores.
o
Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 53-54, Crystal Shapes
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. Crystal Gardens (ammonia, bluing)
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 57-59, Crystal Garden Recipe
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 30, Crystal Gardens (supplies needed),
4-8
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 60-62, Simulated Geodes
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 31, Homemade Geodes (supplies needed),
4-8
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 68, Social Studies activities,
choose as needed.
o Rocks and Minerals, pgs. 63-65, Making Crystals Assessment
(supplies needed)
o Lab: Smithsonian Crystal Growing Kit. Substitute this for Rocks
and Minerals activities above if you would rather not look
for supplies.
o Treasure
Hunt: Moody Science Adventure Series, Video .
Moody Science Adventure.
o Internet: Crystals, http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Science/crystals.html
o Internet: Rex the Dino Detective, GeoMystery. http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/mysteries.html
Internet Recipe, Crystal Pops: http://www.ghbooks.com/activity/activity.cfm?bookid=10015&page=29
Week
5: Plains, Plateaus, Mountains, Caves
o Reading: The Geology Book, Earth’s Surface: Plains
(pgs. 20-22), Plateaus (pgs. 22-23), Mountains (pgs. 24-25)
o Reading: Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Activities:
o
Learning About the Earth, pgs. 53-63, K-1
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 35, Geographical Features, 4-8
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 36, Grand Canyon Rock Strata, 4-8
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. Grand Canyon Map, 4-8
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 43, Daily Writing Topics on Brighty,
use as desired, 4-8
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 15-16, Stalactites and Stalagmites
(Epsom salt or alum, iron washers, cotton cord), 4-8
o Lab: The
Amazing Earth Model Book. Pgs.
110-124, Models for moving plates
& mountains, 3-6+
o Internet, Exploring Caves: http://wrgis.wr.usgs.gov/docs/parks/cave/
o Internet, Biomes of the World: http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/
o Composition: Pg. 53 Forms for Report Writing (Report
on a mountain range)
o Field Trip: Robbers Cave State Park, Five miles north of
Wilburton onSH 2. (918) 465-2565.
o Field Trip: Alabaster Caverns State Park Freedom, OK. (580-621-3381)
o Field Trip: Black Mesa Preserve. Highway 325 to the extreme
NW corner of state. (1-800-654-8240)
Week
6: Erosion
o Reading: The Geology Book, Erosional Features (pgs.
26-27), Erosion (pgs 28-32), Deposition (pgs. 33-35)
o Reading: Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Activities:
o Learning About the Earth, pgs. 64-72, K-2
o Geology (Scienceworks): pgs. 45-54 (erosion), 1-4
o Geology (Scienceworks): pgs. 61-69 (earth's resources),
1-4
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 38, All Washed Up, Erosion (supplies),
4-8
o Lab: The
Amazing Earth Model Book. Pgs.
60-99, Models for Weathering and Erosion, 3-6+
o Lab: Erosion activities: http://www.bright.net/~double/erode.htm (K-6+)
Week
7: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
o Read: The Geology Book, Volcano (pgs. 42-43), 4-8
o Read: Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Activities for Volcanoes:
o Geology (Scienceworks): pgs. 55-57 (volcanoes & earthquakes),
1-4
o Reading: Volcanoes
by Patricia Netzley, 48 pg, ISBN 0737713917.
o Reading: Vacation
Under the Volcano by Mary Pope Osborne. PreK-6.
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 24, Model Volcanoes (supplies needed),
4-8
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 22, Volcano Facts, 4-8
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 45, Create Your Own Book, complete
as desired., 4-8
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 51, Crossword Puzzle, Volcano, 4-8
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 52, Volcanic Word Search, 4-8
o Lab: Our
Amazing Volcanoes kit. Create spectacular eruptions
from 6 inches to 6 feet high, includes full color Volcano
Poster. Learn about volcanoes - the different types, how
they work, why they form, where to find them, & history's
most famous volcanoes.
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 68, Locating Geological Features,
Ring of Fire Week 8: Tidal Waves, 4-8
o Project:: The
Amazing Earth Model Book. Pgs.
10-36, Models for volcanoes, 3-6+
o Internet: Volcano World, http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vw.html
Activities for Earthquakes
o Reading: The Geology Book, Tidal Waves (pg. 35), Earthquakes
(pgs. 44-46)
o Reading: Brighty of the Grand Canyon
o Reading: If
You Lived at the Time of the Great San Francisco Earthquake
by Ellen Levine.
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 53, Fear Factors, Earthquakes, Natural
disasters, 4-8
o Lab: The
Amazing Earth Model Book. Pgs.
100-109, Models for earthquakes, 3-6+
o Internet, Earthquake ABCs: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids/abc/
o Internet, Earthquake Glossary: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/eqterms.html
o Internet, Earthquake Coloring Pages: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/kids/coloring/
o Internet, Plate Puzzle: http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/research/deformation/modeling/teaching/puzzle/puzzle_letterbase.pdf and http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/teachers/LargePlatePuzzle.pdf
o Internet, Exploratorium Earthquakes: http://www.exploratorium.edu/ls/pathfinders/earthquakes/
o Internet, Map for Plotting Earthquakes: http://wwwneic.cr.usgs.gov/neis/education/maps.html
o Internet, Earthquake Activity in Last 7 Days, http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/qed/
o Internet, What's Shakin'? : http://www.thetech.org/exhibits_events/online/quakes/intro/
o Internet, Earthquake Quiz: http://www.crustal.ucsb.edu/ics/understanding/quiz/
o Internet, Earthquake Project Ideas: http://interactive2.usgs.gov/learningweb/students/project.htm
Week
9: Creation and Geological Events, Fossils, Dinosaurs, Oil
(Note: skip anything that is too difficult for your
child.)
o Reading: The Geology Book, Were the Continents Once Connected?
(pg. 47-48)
o Reading: The Geology Book, Radioisotope decay, carbon dating,
ways to date the earth (pgs. 49-57)
o Reading: The Geology Book, Fossils/Dinosaurs (pg 38-41)
o Reading: Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Activities:
o Learning About the Earth, pgs. 73-80, K-2
o Geology (Scienceworks): pgs. 70-80, 1-4
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 72, Rocks Tell Tales, How Old is
It? (compare w/The Geology Book), 4-8
o Reading: The Geology Book, Great Geological Events of the
Past, creation, the fall, the flood (pgs. 58-66)
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 37, How did it Happen?, 4-8
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 71, Geological Time Periods (compare
with The Geology Book), 4-8
o
Reading: Dinosaurs
by Design by Duane Gish.
o Singing: God Made Dinosaurs: http://www.dltk-bible.com/dinosaurs.htm.
(PreK - 1)
o Dinosaur Coloring Page: http://www.right-brained.com/dinosaur/coloringpage.pdf (PreK-2)
o Dinosaur Craft: http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/dinosaurs.html (K-6)
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 38, Creating Fossils (supplies needed),
4-8
o Reading: The Geology Book, The Ice Age, Q&As (pgs.
67-72)
o Reading: The Geology Book, The Future Earth (pgs. 73-75)
o Lab: The
Amazing Earth Model Book. Pgs.
50-54, Model for fossils, 3-6+
o Newton's
Workshop: World Building 101 (Days Of Creation), Video (ISBN
1575672189) Also available from Moody.
o Lab: Prospector's
Mystery Rock, Unearth 4 real gemstones including
a genuine emerald, 3 prehistoric fossils including an ancient
dinosaur bone, and 3 rock and mineral specimens including
"fool's gold." Includes an excavation tool, specimen
brush, sorting trays for displaying or storing your mystery
treasures, and a log and activity book.
o Lab: I
Dig Dinosaurs Kit. Using a steel hammer and chisel,
kids dig up a glow-in-the dark dinosaur skeleton and identify
it using the included Paleontologist.
Week
10-11: Make up Weeks
o Read: Brighty of the Grand Canyon
o Do any activities or reading that you missed.
Week
12: Review
o Read: Brighty of the Grand Canyon (continue reading in family
reading times until finished)
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 11, Is it So?, Grade 4-8
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 59, Plot the Answers, Grades 4-8
o Geology Theme Unit, pg. 74, Read about Geology Careers,
Grades 4-8
o Rock Quiz:
http://www.ivyhall.district96.k12.il.us/4th/kkhp/RocksandMinerals/RockQuiz.html
Be
sure to enter these topics on your copy of The
Checklist.
Please
let me know if any of these links do not work. Email:
contact@oklahomahomeschool.com.
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