Lesson 2 : Lab
Time Required: 120 minutes- Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth's mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes. (MS-ESS3-1)
- Explain how these resources are limited and typically non-renewable, and how their distributions are significantly changing as a result of removal by humans. (MS-ESS3-1)
- Demonstrate how human activity draws on natural resources and has both short and long-term consequences, positive as well as negative, for the health of people and the natural environment. (MS-ESS3-1)
- How they’ll do it:
- Watch the presentation and take appropriate notes.
- Complete Research Cards on a Nonrenewable and Renewable Resource including:
- Research and answer prompts.
- Create a visual representation of the ‘cycle’ of each resource.
- Draw the distribution of each resource on the map provided.
- Find an additional diagram, table or graph.
- Compare and contrast the formation cycles of their selected resources.
- Select and prepare a presentation from selected formats
- Present research findings with the class and illustrate each resource distribution on the class map rovided
- Take notes on classmates presentations.
- Complete exit ticket.
- Complete optional extension interview.
Standards
- MS-ESS3-1
- Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth's mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on how these resources are limited and typically non renewable, and how their distributions are significantly changing as a result of removal by humans. Examples of uneven distributions of resources as a result of past processes include but are not limited to petroleum (locations of the burial of organic marine sediments and subsequent geologic traps), metal ores (locations of past volcanic and hydrothermal activity associated with subduction zones), and soil (locations of active weathering and/or deposition of rock).]
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