Student Learnings: What students should know and be able to do

Earth and Space Systems: Understand concepts, theories and principles of earth and space systems through investigation and analysis

• Design and conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret and communicate results.
• Use equipment and supplies in the appropriate manner.
• Use appropriate tools to perform investigations.
• Apply the scientific method to investigations of the following advanced Earth Science topics:
  • Plate Tectonics
  • Mineralogy
  • Petrology (rocks)
  • Minnesota Geology
  • Volcanoes
  • Earthquakes
  • Weathering and Erosion
  • Geologic Maps
  • Field Study
  • Stratigraphy