Lesson 1: How do Weathering and Erosion Shape Earth's Surface.
Vocabulary
weathering: the process of breaking large rocks into smaller rocks
deposition:the dropping of weathered rock by wind or moving water
glacier: a huge body of ice and snow that moves over land
erosion: the process of wind, water, ice, or gravity moving weathered rock and soil from one place to another
sediment: small pieces of rock, such as sand and silt.
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Lesson 3: How Do Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Landslides Change Earth's Surface
Vocabulary:
Earthquake: a sudden shift, or movement of the rock below earth's surface.
Volcano: an opening in Earth's crust from which gas, smoke, and rock flow.
Landslide: the sudden movement of rock and soil down a hill or slope.
Earthquake: a sudden shift, or movement of the rock below earth's surface.
Volcano: an opening in Earth's crust from which gas, smoke, and rock flow.
Landslide: the sudden movement of rock and soil down a hill or slope.
Day 1:
- Put vocab words in journals
- Discuss P. 152-153 "Earthquakes"
Day 2:
- Review - Find what causes an Earthquake
- Read and Discuss P. 154-157.
- Journal Response: Which do you think is most threatening and why? Use text evidence.
- Review - What does the soil have to do with a landslide?
- Complete Summary P. 158 with 12 o'clock partner
- Use the answers to P. 158 to write a summarizing paragraph in journals
- Complete P. 159-160 to be graded
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Class Project
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Supplies Needed
Each group will need 3 c. of four 1 c. salt 2 tbs of oil A mixing bowl and large spoon to mix with Foil Liquid Measuring Cups A box lid or a baking sheet for a base. 1 oz vinegar 2 tbs baking soda 1 splash of dish soap 4-5 drops of food coloring |
Lesson 3.5: How Can We Use Resources Wisely?
Vocabulary
Resource: materials found in nature that are used by living things.
Renewable Resource: natural resources that can be replaced in a short period of time.
Nonrenewable resource: those that are not quickly replaced like soil, rocks, and minerals.
Pollution: any harmful substance in the environment.
Fossil Fuel: an energy source formed from the remains of dead organisms.
Conservation: wise use of natural resources.
Recycle: use materials over again.
Vocabulary
Resource: materials found in nature that are used by living things.
Renewable Resource: natural resources that can be replaced in a short period of time.
Nonrenewable resource: those that are not quickly replaced like soil, rocks, and minerals.
Pollution: any harmful substance in the environment.
Fossil Fuel: an energy source formed from the remains of dead organisms.
Conservation: wise use of natural resources.
Recycle: use materials over again.
Day 1: Introduce topic and vocabulary
Day 2:
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