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Science Standard 4.2 - Level 4

Natural processes change Earth's surface (for example: weathering, erosion, mountain building, volcanic activity, earthquakes and floods)

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KNOW Need to know about Earth Science - Earth's surface

  • Weathering
  • Erosion
  • Properties of minerals
  • Rock formation
  • Types of soil

ABLE TO DO

  • Define (weathering and how water/ice affects rocks)
  • Define (erosion and site an example)
  • Explain (one way erosion is controlled)
  • List (3 properties of a mineral)
  • Identify (formation of 3 types of rocks)
  • Compare and Contrast (3 soil types)

Instructional Strategies

Pictures on weathering and erosion PowerPoint Scroll down to weathering and erosion

Assessment Strategies

Classifying rocks Performance assessment

Resources

Mineral properties scratch test Activity to identify different minerals

Growing seasons soil types Activity compare and contrast

Projects and Activities

Making igneous rock Process of lava rock formation demonstrated through cooking

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