8th Grade Science Guide

8.4 Natural Resources 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 4

Activity: Utah Resources

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can explain how the

●​ Students compare

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distribution of resources is caused by geology.

resources in Utah with a geological map of Utah and look for patterns in the distribution of resources.

Activity: Minerals on the Edge

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can look for patterns in maps, and make inferences about copper

●​ Students view a map of copper deposits, earthquakes and plate boundaries around the world and look for patterns or trends in distribution.

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mineral formation and how they are related to geology.

Formative Assessment: 8.4.1 SEEd Formative Assessment

8.4.1 Phenomena Assessment: Mineral Distribution

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can explain how uneven distribution of mineral, energy and groundwater resources is based on geologic processes that change the surface of the Earth.

●​ Students will revisit the maps that they reviewed during the phenomena introduction, and then write a CER making a claim about how geologic processes impact distribution of resources around the world.

●​ Diamond Mines of the World Map ●​ Coal Deposits of the World Map ●​ Ground Water of the World Map

8.4.2 & 8.4.3 Phenomena: Megadrought - Colorado River Basin

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can ask questions and make inferences about water use.

●​ Students look at images of drought and share their

●​ Lesson Plan - Megadrought in the Colorado River Basic Part 1 & 2