Content Standard: F The Earth
Students will gain knowledge about the earth and the processes that change it. Students will be able to:
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
5. Classify and identify rocks and minerals based on their physical and chemical properties, their composition, and the processes which formed them.	classifying rocks and minerals by characteristics geologic formations			Using rock and mineral samples, students will perform tests of hardness, etc. Using rock and mineral samples students will examine them for clues as to formation, use, hardness, value (Rock Lady, Ruth Dieke's Kit - Rock Detective Kit)	Students will discuss their completed charts.	metamorphic sedimentary igneous