How Does Weather Change the Earth?
Task I:
Listen or Read:
How does weather change the Earth?
As you get older, you may notice that your surroundings have changed. Sand blows around the beach. Lakes and rivers get bigger and smaller. Even your own backyard might change as rain and wind shift the land. Review the vocabulary, watch the videos, and prepare to explore the school grounds as we find evidence of weather and its powerful effects on earth.
As you get older, you may notice that your surroundings have changed. Sand blows around the beach. Lakes and rivers get bigger and smaller. Even your own backyard might change as rain and wind shift the land. Review the vocabulary, watch the videos, and prepare to explore the school grounds as we find evidence of weather and its powerful effects on earth.
Vocabulary:
Weathering - when land and objects break down or change because of air and water
Example:
Weathering - when land and objects break down or change because of air and water
Example:
Erosion - when air or water moves rock and sand
Example:
Example:
Watch:
Task 2:
It's time for a field trip around school. Look for evidence of weathering and erosion. Take pictures, write notes, or draw pictures of what you see. We will discuss our findings along the way. You will share your information in the next task. If you want, look for evidence of changes at your own home this evening.
For the teacher: help students clarify the difference of erosion and weathering and show how they are two different processes but can happen simultaneously.
For the teacher: help students clarify the difference of erosion and weathering and show how they are two different processes but can happen simultaneously.
Task 3:
Share one picture, drawing, or written description of something you found either at school or at your home. Make a comment to at least one of your peers. Don't just say "nice picture!" Type a description of what you are seeing. Try to use "erosion" or "weathering" in your description. Why do you think the land or object looks the way it does? Is the picture showing longterm effects of wind or water exposure? Are the effects harmful? How might a person prevent the effects, if possible?
Post your picture in the Padlet below, and type your name above your picture. Use only your first name or initials. Do the same after commenting below the Padlet.
Post your picture in the Padlet below, and type your name above your picture. Use only your first name or initials. Do the same after commenting below the Padlet.
Self Assessment Rubric:
My Picture
Acceptable: My picture shows evidence of weathering or erosion.
Needs Improvement: My picture does not show evidence of weathering or erosion.
My Comment
Acceptable: My comment describes how the change might have happened.
OR
My comment uses unit vocabulary (erosion/weathering) appropriately.
Needs Improvement: My comment does not describe how change might have happened.
My comment does not use unit vocabulary (erosion/weathering) appropriately.
My Picture
Acceptable: My picture shows evidence of weathering or erosion.
Needs Improvement: My picture does not show evidence of weathering or erosion.
My Comment
Acceptable: My comment describes how the change might have happened.
OR
My comment uses unit vocabulary (erosion/weathering) appropriately.
Needs Improvement: My comment does not describe how change might have happened.
My comment does not use unit vocabulary (erosion/weathering) appropriately.