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Grade 8 Earth Science
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Unit 4 - November/December
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November Week 4
Students should be able to explain how the model of the rock cycle demonstrates conservation of matter and energy; relate the size of igneous crystals (texture) with rate and ocation of cooling.
Model and interpret a vertical sequence of rocks and label the rock types and the related features in the sequence; classify rock types as igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary.
Describe characteristics of metamorphic and sedimentary rocks; differentiate between clastic and non-clastic (chemical, and biological/organic) sedimentary rocks.
Compare distinguishing characteristics of the crystal structure and textures of extrusive and intrusive igneous rocks; differentiate between the structure of foliated and nonfoliated metamorphic rocks.
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