Why would an investor care about dirt? In this Soil Science Shark Tank lesson and project spanning two 60 minute class periods (plus the optional third class period for presentations), students learn how minerals get deposited where they do and analyze real ore deposits. On day two, students work as soil scientists to convince an investor to invest in the minerals at their specific site, Shark Tank-style!
Standard: MS-ESS3-1
Student Learning Objectives:
-Summarize how minerals get deposited in specific locations
-Analyze real ore deposits and explain how those minerals became concentrated
-Apply understandings of mineral deposits to create an argument regarding the valuation of minerals
Purchase includes:
1. 5E lesson plan spanning two class periods (three if choosing to present)
2. reading guide/graphic organizer
3. list of ore deposit sites
4. student project description and planning sheet
5. simple grading checklist
6. teacher answer key
7. access to online career exploration resources including video, activity, and career information sheet
Grades: 6-8 / Total Pages: 8 / available on Teachers Pay Teachers
