Rocks

Essential Questions

How can we learn about the history of the earth by observing rocks and minerals?
How is soil essential to life on earth?
How are rocks constantly changing?
How does all life on earth depend on soil?
How have weathering and erosion created the landscape of earth?
How have weathering and erosion shaped the landscape of Utah?
How can we be good stewards (caretakers) of the earth’s soil?
How do we benefit from rocks?
How does human activity affect soil quality?
Why does Utah have an abundance of sedimentary rock formations?
Why do plants need soil?
How can individuals and businesses help protect the earth’s soil?
Why are some rocks and minerals valuable and some are not?