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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)
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
Standard Unwrapped
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
