Earth History

Investigation 6

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
06	c13	Geological time extends from Earth's origin to the beginning of human history.	5.08.8.C.2	2. Show how successive layers of sedimentary rock and the fossils contained in them can be used to confirm the age, history, changing life forms, and geology of Earth. (C. Processes that Shape the Earth)
06	c14	Earth's history is measured in millions of years.	5.08.8.C.2	2. Show how successive layers of sedimentary rock and the fossils contained in them can be used to confirm the age, history, changing life forms, and geology of Earth. (C. Processes that Shape the Earth)
06	p19	Create a personal time line from birth to the present.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
06	p20	Construct a time line of geological events and prehistoric life.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
06	p21	Apply the concept of a time line to Earth history.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
06	p22	Determine the relative age of rocks, based on association with other rocks.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
06	p22	Determine the relative age of rocks, based on association with other rocks.	5.08.8.C.2	2. Show how successive layers of sedimentary rock and the fossils contained in them can be used to confirm the age, history, changing life forms, and geology of Earth. (C. Processes that Shape the Earth)