7th Grade Science Guide

7.2: Changes to Earth 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 3

layer’s thickness, density, and composition.

Formative Assessment: 7.2.4 Formative Assessment

Phenomena: Seismic Waves Move in Interesting Ways Through Earth

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can explain why Seismic waves move in interesting ways through Earth.

● Students explain why Seismic waves move different ways through Earth.

● Lesson Plan ● CER Scaffold for Writing

Rock Cycle & Earth’s Surface - Phenomena: Rock Time Lapse Video

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can make observations and ask questions about a phenomenon. ● I can make a claim based on my background knowledge.

● Students view a video of rock erosion due to weathering and make observations, and try to describe what the rocks might look like in the future and why.

● Time Lapse Video

Activity: Hugs & Kisses

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can describe the

● Students view a slide

● Rock vs. Mineral Slides

differences between rocks and minerals.

presentation and use venn diagrams to describe the differences between rocks and minerals.

Activity: Journey through the Rock Cycle

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can use a rock cycle model to describe the relationship between

● Students roll dice and travel through all the processes of the rock cycle and rock types as

● Lesson Plan ● Student Worksheet ● Slides for Second Option