Earth’s features: Topography

Subject Science — Crosscutting Concepts, Earth and Space Science, Science and Engineering Practices, Scientific Thinking and Inquiry

Grade Level Grades 3-5

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Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards

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This lesson contains 3D models. Some of them are available after a free registration to the Lifeliqe app.

NGSS and CCSS aligned.

The lesson is dedicated to the explanation of formation of principal topographic features of our litosphere.

Methodology:

• Discussion

• Reading

• Lecture

• Experiment

• Assessment

The principal learning objectives are:

• Understand how tectonic plates determine the geological features on the Earth’s surface.

• Discover what hazards can be related to the tectonic plates.

• Conduct an experiment that emulates these hazards.

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4-ESS2-2

Analyze and interpret data from maps to describe patterns of Earth's features.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.8

Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1.a

Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1.b

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1.c

Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.