Unit:

Earth Changes - Grade 5

BCPS Earth Science Outcome:

Students will use scientific skills and processes to explain the chemical and physical interactions of the environment, Earth, and the universe that occur over time.

BCPS Earth Science Indicators:

Students will compare how agents of erosion and the deposition of rocks and soil shape and reshape a planet's surface.

Students explain how weathering causes breakage of bedrock and larger rocks into smaller rocks.

2A
6. Read critically to evaluate informational text

2A
1. Match resources to topic of interest or need.
3A
1. Students will use print resources efficiently and effectively.
3. Students will use computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively.
7. Use appropriate graphic organizers or note cards to record relevant information. 
8. Use own words to capture concepts and avoid plagiarism.
5A
2. Apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies.
6A
1. Make decisions to facilitate effective communication of ideas.

BCPS Library Media Indicators:

Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information.

Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources.

 Extension Activities:

Use a multimedia presentation tool to create a timescape of Maryland from 1.8 million years ago until today.