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NGSS:
MS‑ESS1‑4
,
MS‑ESS1.C.1
,
MS‑ESS1.C.2
,
MS‑ESS2‑1
,
MS‑ESS2‑2
,
MS‑ESS2‑3
,
MS‑ESS2.A.1
,
MS‑ESS2.A.2
,
MS‑ESS2.B.1
,
MS‑ESS2.C.5

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About this unit

Rock on with this unit all about the geosphere! From the rock cycle to weathering and erosion, you'll explore the gritty details of our planet's foundation.
Don't take rocks for granite.
NGSS:
MS‑ESS2‑1
,
MS‑ESS2.A.1
It's sedimentary, my dear Watson.
NGSS:
MS‑ESS1‑4
,
MS‑ESS1.C.1
Level up on the above skills and collect up to 160 Mastery points
You won't find this crust on a pizza.
NGSS:
MS‑ESS1.C.2
,
MS‑ESS2‑2
,
MS‑ESS2‑3
,
MS‑ESS2.A.2
,
MS‑ESS2.B.1
Level up on the above skills and collect up to 240 Mastery points
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Unit test

Level up on all the skills in this unit and collect up to 500 Mastery points!