Earth History

Investigation 3

Terms in this table:

• “Investigation” is the number of the investigation
• “Materials Concept Code” is a reference number based on the science concepts and processes listed in the Overview section of the teacher’s manual
• “Materials Concept” is the text of the science concept or processes listed in the teacher’s manual
• “Indicator Code” is a reference number based on Cumulative Progress Indicators from the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (2002)
• “Framework Indicator Text” is the text of the progress indicator; the conceptual “strand” for the indicator is in parentheses

Investigation	Materials Concept Code	Materials Concept	Indicator Code	Framework Indicator Text
03	c05	Rock layers, such as those in the Grand Canyon, are three-dimensional features.	5.08.8.C.1	1. Explain how Earth's landforms and materials are created through constructive and destructive processes. (C. Processes that Shape the Earth)
03	c06	The sequence of rocks is the same from one location to another along the canyon; some rock layers are exposed at other sites on the plateau.	5.08.8.C.1	1. Explain how Earth's landforms and materials are created through constructive and destructive processes. (C. Processes that Shape the Earth)
03	c07	Differential erosion is caused by differences in the properties of the rock layers.	5.08.8.C.1	1. Explain how Earth's landforms and materials are created through constructive and destructive processes. (C. Processes that Shape the Earth)
03	p07	Observe and compare photographs and rock samples representing two locations along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
03	p07	Observe and compare photographs and rock samples representing two locations along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.	5.01.8.C.1	1. Know when and how to use appropriate safety equipment with all classroom materials. (C. Safety)
03	p07	Observe and compare photographs and rock samples representing two locations along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.	5.01.8.C.2	2. Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. (C. Safety)
03	p07	Observe and compare photographs and rock samples representing two locations along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.	5.08.8.A.1	1. Reinforce indicators from previous grade level. (Grade 4: 1. Observe that most rocks and soils are made of several substances or minerals; 2. Observe that the properties of soil vary from place to place and will affect the soil's ability to support life; 3. Recognize that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time.) (A. Earth's Properties and Materials)
03	p08	Use acid to test for the presence of calcium carbonate in a rock sample.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
03	p08	Use acid to test for the presence of calcium carbonate in a rock sample.	5.01.8.C.1	1. Know when and how to use appropriate safety equipment with all classroom materials. (C. Safety)
03	p08	Use acid to test for the presence of calcium carbonate in a rock sample.	5.01.8.C.2	2. Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. (C. Safety)
03	p08	Use acid to test for the presence of calcium carbonate in a rock sample.	5.08.8.A.1	1. Reinforce indicators from previous grade level. (Grade 4: 1. Observe that most rocks and soils are made of several substances or minerals; 2. Observe that the properties of soil vary from place to place and will affect the soil's ability to support life; 3. Recognize that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time.) (A. Earth's Properties and Materials)
03	p09	Identify and name three sedimentary rocks: limestone, sandstone, and shale.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
03	p09	Identify and name three sedimentary rocks: limestone, sandstone, and shale.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
03	p09	Identify and name three sedimentary rocks: limestone, sandstone, and shale.	5.01.8.C.1	1. Know when and how to use appropriate safety equipment with all classroom materials. (C. Safety)
03	p09	Identify and name three sedimentary rocks: limestone, sandstone, and shale.	5.01.8.C.2	2. Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. (C. Safety)
03	p10	Correlate the rocks from two locations along the Colorado River.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
03	p10	Correlate the rocks from two locations along the Colorado River.	5.08.8.A.1	1. Reinforce indicators from previous grade level. (Grade 4: 1. Observe that most rocks and soils are made of several substances or minerals; 2. Observe that the properties of soil vary from place to place and will affect the soil's ability to support life; 3. Recognize that fossils provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of the environment at that time.) (A. Earth's Properties and Materials)
03	p11	Investigate how differential erosion has changed the landscape of the Colorado Plateau.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
03	p11	Investigate how differential erosion has changed the landscape of the Colorado Plateau.	5.01.8.C.1	1. Know when and how to use appropriate safety equipment with all classroom materials. (C. Safety)
03	p11	Investigate how differential erosion has changed the landscape of the Colorado Plateau.	5.01.8.C.2	2. Understand and practice safety procedures for conducting science investigations. (C. Safety)
03	p11	Investigate how differential erosion has changed the landscape of the Colorado Plateau.	5.08.8.C.1	1. Explain how Earth's landforms and materials are created through constructive and destructive processes. (C. Processes that Shape the Earth)