4.SCI.11.C
Determine the physical properties of rocks that allow Earth's natural resources to be stored there.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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physical propertiesrocksEarth's natural resourcesstorage
Skills
- determine (physical properties of rocks) #dok2
- identify (ways rocks store Earth's natural resources) #dok2
- explain (how physical properties enable storage of resources) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can list physical properties of rocks, such as porosity and permeability. #dok1
- I can describe how rocks hold or store Earth's natural resources. #dok2
- I can determine which physical properties of rocks are important for storing resources. #dok2
- I can explain how certain physical properties of rocks allow them to store Earth's natural resources. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The physical properties of rocks determine their ability to store Earth's natural resources.
- Understanding how rocks store natural resources helps us manage and use these resources wisely.
Essential Questions
- What physical properties of rocks allow them to store Earth's natural resources?
- Why is it important to know how rocks store resources like water, oil, or gas?
- How can we identify rocks that are likely to store natural resources?
- In what ways do the characteristics of rocks impact our use and management of natural resources?
- How is the environment impacted by the way natural resources are stored in rocks?