What's in the dirt near the Santa Catalinas?
by Jocelyn Smerz
Students will investigate the geological features of the Santa Catalinas. Specifically the phenomenon of Catalina Gneiss. Students will research the formation of the Tucson basin and Santa Catalinas. Using dirt samples from the area students will determine the percentage of magnetite in the soil. As an alternative option students can locate other minerals in the soil for example garnet.
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ywokunlyevV32qfd4LEHw6gmdnGkOjmaffFe3uA…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing
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