Earth's Changing Surface
aligned to Science Standard: 4-ess2-1: "make Observations And/or Measurements To Provide Evidence Of The Effects Of Weathering Or The Rate Of Erosion By Water, Ice, Wind, Or Vegetation" [1]. Wida Language Expectation: Eld-sc.4.explain.expressive: "construct Explanations Of Scientific Phenomena Using Evidence And Reasoning
Learning Objective
I can use my observations to explain how water, wind, and ice change the Earth, like moving rocks or wearing them down.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Geology: What Forces Shape Your World? | Science Trek
Unknown Channel
Practice
4 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe one way that water can change the land. Use an example from the video. Describe one way that ice can change the land. Use an example from the video. Imagine a strong wind blowing across a desert. How might the wind change the land over time?”
Teacher Guide
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