7th Grade Science Guide

7.2: Changes to Earth 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 3

● Earth History &

surface has changed over time. ● I can make an argument using evidence that the

Students will also become familiar with the Law of Superposition and apply to fnding the relative age of excavated "fossils".

Superposition PPT - optional ● Superposition Activity

geologic time scale shows the age and history of the Earth.

Formative Assessment: SEEd 7.2.1 Formative Assessment

Phenomena Assessment: Rock Time Lapse Video

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can develop a model of the rock cycle to describe relationships between energy fow and matter cycling that create different types of rocks. ● I can make a claim based on my background knowledge.

● Students draw a model with explanations of how the rock will change over time, and what energy input (heat, pressure, melting, water, etc.) will change the rock over time, and what it will eventually change into based on previous models using a CER frame.

● Time Lapse Video ● CER Scaffold for Writing

Phenomena: Earthquakes & Plate Tectonics

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can analyze and

● Students go on a gallery walk with news headlines about earthquakes/natural forces and then discuss in groups or make written predictions about the forces involved in earthquakes and why they occur.

● Lesson Plan

interpret data about patterns between plate tectonics and earthquakes/volcanoes.

Activity: Convection Currents

Objective

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