Changing Earth's Surface
Changing Earth's Surface
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Performance Expectation
Performance Expectation
MS-ESS2-2: Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth's surface at varying time and spatial scales.
In Student-Friendly Words...
In Student-Friendly Words...
I can explain how natural processes shape and change Earth's surface over time.
Big Ideas
Big Ideas
Earth's surface is constantly changing.
Some changes happen quickly, while others take millions of years.
Weathering, erosion, deposition, and volcanic activity shape Earth's surface.
Scientists use evidence to understand how Earth has changed.
Interactive Learning
Interactive Learning
Watch & Learn
Watch & Learn
Fast & Slow Changes to Earth's Surface
Fast & Slow Changes to Earth's Surface
Real-World Connections
Real-World Connections
Hiking Trails
Hiking Trails
Rain, wind, ice, and gravity constantly wear away and move the rocks and soil beneath your feet.
Landslides
Landslides
Understanding how Earth's surface changes can help communities identify areas where landslides are more likely to occur.
Coastlines
Coastlines
Waves and currents continually move sediment and change beaches and coastlines.
Your Community
Your Community
Engineers consider erosion and other surface processes when designing roads, bridges, buildings, and drainage systems.
Take It Further
Take It Further
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