7th Grade Science Guide

7.2: Changes to Earth 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 3

● I can describe geologic processes that help us determine geologic time scale.

● Students participate in

● Weathering and Erosion Stations (option 1) ● Weathering & Erosion Station(option 2) ● Weathering & Erosion Foldable - Use OER text

stations that demonstrate different types of weathering and erosion and complete a graphic organizer describing what they noticed about each type.

Activity: Bill Nye Erosion Video

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can give evidence and explain how Earth’s surface has changed over time.

● Students watch a video about erosion and take notes.

● Bill Nye Erosion ● Movie Notes

Activity: Weathering & Erosion

Objective

Overview

Materials

● Students are explicitly taught about energy in weathering & erosion

● I can provide evidence

● Weathering & Erosion Slides ● Another option for Weathering and Erosion PPT

and explain how Earth’s surface has changed over time.

Activity: Sweet Superposition

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can provide evidence and explain how Earth’s surface has changed over time. ● I can make an argument using evidence that the

● Students will investigate the correlation between rock layers and fossil age. Students will also become familiar with the Law of Superposition and apply to fnding the relative age of excavated "fossils".

● Lesson Plan ● Earth History &

Superposition PPT optional

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