Science Standard Fulfillment:
K-4 U.S. Content Standard B: Properties of objects and materials
Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism
K-4 U.S. Content Standard D: Properties of earth materials
Changes in earth and sky
K-4 U.S. Content Standard F: Changes in environments
K-4 U.S. Content Standard G: Science as a human endeavor
5-8 U.S. Content Standard B: Properties and changes of properties in matter
5-8 U.S. Content Standard D: Structure of the earth system
Earth's history
5-8 U.S. Content Standard G: Science as a human endeavor
9-12 U.S. Content Standard B: Structure and properties of matter
Motions and forces
Interactions of energy and matter
9-12 U.S. Content Standard D: Energy in the earth system
Origin and evolution of the earth system
9-12 U.S. Content Standard G: Science as a human endeavor
Discussion Questions:
How are the changes in Earth's magnetic field helping the ANDRILL science team date the core?
Why is it important for Gary and Christian to scribe lines on the core when they are taking samples?
Why are the magnetic and geographic north and south poles in different locations?
How do we rely on the earth's magnetic field on a daily basis?
Explore some of the related links above. How does Earth's magnetic field change over time? How does this effect the way we live?
