Georgia Performance Standards used in Chapter 6: S6CS2, S6CS4, S6CS7, S6E5 f,h,i,j *Complete descriptions of the standards follow this week's lessons*
Georgia Performance Standards used in Chapter 7: S6CS1, S6CS4, S6CS5, S6E5 *Complete descriptions of the standards follow this week's lessons*
Chapter 6: Weathering and Erosion
The Big Idea - What are the effects of the weathering of rock?
Section 3: Soil Conservation
Key Concepts:
-What is soil a valuable resource?
-How can soil lose its value?
-What are some ways that soil can be conserved?
The Big Idea - How do the processes of erosion and deposition shspe the landscape?
Section 1: Changing Earth's Surface
Key Concepts:
-What processes wear down and build up Earth's
surface?
-What causes the different types of mas movement?
Key Terms:
erosion, sediment, deposition, gravity, mass movement
Section 2: Water Erosion
Key Concepts:
-What process is mainly responsible for shaping the
surface of the land?
-What features are fromed by water erosion and
deposition?
-What causes groundwater erosion?
Chapter 6 GPS
S6CS2
Description: S6CS2 Students will use standard safety practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations.
S6CS4
Description: S6CS4 Students will use tools and instruments for observing, measuring, and manipulating equipment and materials in scientific activities.
S6CS7
Description: S6CS7 Students will question scientific claims and arguments effectively.
S6E5
Description: S6E5 Students will investigate the scientific view of how the earth's surface is formed.
Elements:
f. Explain the effects of physical processes (plate tectonics, erosion, deposition, volcanic eruption, gravity) on geological features including oceans (composition, currents, and tides).
h. Describe soil as consisting of weathered rocks and decomposed organic material.
i. Explain the effects of human activity on the erosion of the earth's surface.
j. Describe methods for conserving natural resources such as water, soil, and air.
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