Lesson 7: Earth's Surface Changes
Objectives: Students will be able to explain how the surface of the earth changes through weathering, erosion, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
Important Words:
- Crust - Weathering - Erosion - Volcanoe -Earthquake - Tectonic Plates
- Mountains - Valley
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Watch the following video on weathering and erosion:
Watch the following video on earthquakes and volcanoes:
Watch the following video on changes on the surface of the earth:
Complete the vocabulary review sheet by filling in the important words from above, a definition of the word, and a picture/image of the word.
Vocabulary
Graphic Organizer
Complete the graphic organizer for earth changes using what you learned from the Learn section.
Complete the online lab experiment about erosion:
If you need extra help, review this video on weathering and erosion:
Review your notes from the videos, vocabulary review sheet,graphic organizer and labs.
Logon to Edmodo and complete the quiz for Weathering and Erosion on CK-12 Science Practice:
Username: Firstname + Student id
(Ex: Kevin12345678)
Password: Falcon + Birthday
(Ex: Falcon05311985)
For extra review, login to Edmodo and explore the resources on the CK-12 Science Application.
EXPLORE the Smithsonian's Dynamic Earth online exhibit here:
