Goal 2: The learner will conduct investigations and use appropriate technology to build an understanding of the composition and uses of rocks and minerals.

• 2.01) Describe and evaluate the properties of several minerals.
• 2.02) Recognize that minerals have a definite chemical composition and structure, resulting in specific physical properties including: Hardness, Streak color, Luster, Magnetism.
• 2.03) Explain how rocks are composed of minerals.
• 2.04) Show that different rocks have different properties.
• 2.05) Discuss and communicate the uses of rocks and minerals.
• 2.06) Classify rocks and rock-forming minerals using student-made rules.
• 2.07) Identify and discuss different rocks and minerals in North Carolina including their role in geologic formations and distinguishing geologic regions.