TEACHING ABOUT MINERALS, ROCKS, and RESOURCES

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS COLLEGE GRADUATE EDUCATION COURSE GED 7211
(2 or 3 credits)

Dr. Michael J Passow, Instructor

OVERVIEW OF LESSONS

Lesson 1 –     Survey of essential concepts, pertinent NGSS and State Standards

Lesson 2 –   “What Makes Up Our World?” (Basic chemical principles behind minerals and rocks)

Lesson 3 –   “Important Mineral Properties”

Lesson 4 —  “Identifying Key Minerals” and developing your own class set

Lesson 5 –   “Exploring Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary Rocks”

Lesson 6 –   “Understanding the Rock Cycle”

Lesson 7 –   “Discovering Rocks and Minerals in Your Local Community”

Lesson 8 –   “Minerals and Rocks Around Your State and Home”

Lesson 9 –   “Teaching Minerals and Rocks through a Museum Visit”   

Lesson 10 – “Mineral and Rock Resources, National and Local”

Lesson 11 – “Exploring Lesson Plans Developed by Colleagues”

Lesson 12 – “Developing an NGSS-Aligned Lesson Plan to Teach about Minerals and Rocks”

2-credits require a minimum of 25 hours of coursework

3-credits require a minimum of 37.5 hours of coursework