SOL Standards highlighted within this activity.
This Web-Quest incorporates knowledge and understanding of the following Virginia State SOLs:
Earth Science (ES. 2, 6, 7, & 8)
ES.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science and scientific reasoning and logic. Key concepts include
a) science explains and predicts the interactions and dynamics of complex Earth systems;
b) evidence is required to evaluate hypotheses and explanations;
c) observation and logic are essential for reaching a conclusion; and
d) evidence is evaluated for scientific theories.
ES.6 The student will investigate and understand the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Key concepts include
a) fossil fuels, minerals, rocks, water, and vegetation;
b) advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources;
c) resources found in Virginia; and
d) environmental costs and benefits.
ES.7 The student will investigate and understand geologic processes including plate tectonics. Key concepts include
a) geologic processes and their resulting features
b) tectonic processes.
ES.8 The student will investigate and understand how freshwater resources are influenced by geologic processes and the activities of humans. Key concepts include
a) processes of soil development;
b) development of karst topography;
c) relationships between groundwater zones, including saturated and unsaturated zones, and the water table;
d) identification of sources of fresh water including rivers, springs, and aquifers, with reference to the hydrologic cycle;
e) dependence on freshwater resources and the effects of human usage on water quality; and
identification of the major watershed systems in Virginia, including the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
Earth Science (ES. 2, 6, 7, & 8)
ES.2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science and scientific reasoning and logic. Key concepts include
a) science explains and predicts the interactions and dynamics of complex Earth systems;
b) evidence is required to evaluate hypotheses and explanations;
c) observation and logic are essential for reaching a conclusion; and
d) evidence is evaluated for scientific theories.
ES.6 The student will investigate and understand the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Key concepts include
a) fossil fuels, minerals, rocks, water, and vegetation;
b) advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources;
c) resources found in Virginia; and
d) environmental costs and benefits.
ES.7 The student will investigate and understand geologic processes including plate tectonics. Key concepts include
a) geologic processes and their resulting features
b) tectonic processes.
ES.8 The student will investigate and understand how freshwater resources are influenced by geologic processes and the activities of humans. Key concepts include
a) processes of soil development;
b) development of karst topography;
c) relationships between groundwater zones, including saturated and unsaturated zones, and the water table;
d) identification of sources of fresh water including rivers, springs, and aquifers, with reference to the hydrologic cycle;
e) dependence on freshwater resources and the effects of human usage on water quality; and
identification of the major watershed systems in Virginia, including the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.