Planetary Science

Investigation 8

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
08	c20	The Moon is composed of rocks and minerals similar to those on Earth.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
08	c20	The Moon is composed of rocks and minerals similar to those on Earth.	5.09.8.B.1	1. Describe the physical characteristics of the planets and other objects within the solar system and compare Earth to the rest of the planets. (B. Solar System)
08	c21	Density is mass per unit volume of a material.	5.06.6.A.2	2. Show that equal volumes of different substances usually have different masses. (A. Structure and Properties of Matter)
08	c22	Denser Moon rocks are in the mare areas; less-dense rocks are in the highlands. Density is a factor in Moon rock distribution.	5.06.6.A.2	2. Show that equal volumes of different substances usually have different masses. (A. Structure and Properties of Matter)
08	c22	Denser Moon rocks are in the mare areas; less-dense rocks are in the highlands. Density is a factor in Moon rock distribution.	5.09.8.B.1	1. Describe the physical characteristics of the planets and other objects within the solar system and compare Earth to the rest of the planets. (B. Solar System)
08	p21	Observe, measure, and organize the properties of lunar rocks.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
08	p21	Observe, measure, and organize the properties of lunar rocks.	5.06.6.A.2	2. Show that equal volumes of different substances usually have different masses. (A. Structure and Properties of Matter)
08	p22	Establish and apply criteria for rock sampling and analysis.	5.01.8.B.1	1. Identify questions and make predictions that can be addressed by conducting investigations. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
08	p22	Establish and apply criteria for rock sampling and analysis.	5.01.8.B.2	2. Design and conduct investigations incorporating the use of a control. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
08	p22	Establish and apply criteria for rock sampling and analysis.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
08	p23	Relate the density of minerals to the formation of the Moon.	5.06.6.A.2	2. Show that equal volumes of different substances usually have different masses. (A. Structure and Properties of Matter)
08	p23	Relate the density of minerals to the formation of the Moon.	5.09.8.B.1	1. Describe the physical characteristics of the planets and other objects within the solar system and compare Earth to the rest of the planets. (B. Solar System)
08	p24	Use inferential thinking to compare theories of the origin of the Moon.	5.01.8.B.3	3. Collect, organize, and interpret the data that result from experiments. (B. Inquiry and Problem Solving)
08	p24	Use inferential thinking to compare theories of the origin of the Moon.	5.09.8.B.1	1. Describe the physical characteristics of the planets and other objects within the solar system and compare Earth to the rest of the planets. (B. Solar System)