Science Standard Fulfillment:
K-4 U.S. Content Standard D: Properties of earth materials
K-4 U.S. Content Standard E: Understanding about science and technology
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: Earth’s history
5-8 U.S. Content Standard G: Nature of science
9-12 U.S. Content Standard D: Geochemical cycles
9-12 U.S. Content Stanard E: Understanding about science and technology
9-12 U.S. Content Standard G: Science as a human endeavor
Discussion Questions:
Why is the core split with a diamond saw? What is so special about diamonds?
Why do the scientists scan the core twice- once before it is split and again after?
Why are the cores refrigerated?
Why is there water running while the core is being split?
If you could claim a sample in the core, what would you be interested in?
What do you notice about the color of different rocks? Look outside and find various hues and see if you can track down exactly why they are different colors.
