7th Grade: Geologic Changes to Earth

Students will participate in a class debate about the time frames of different geologic processes that change land on Earth.

By Amplify Classroom

7th Grade

Science

Today’s Goals • Observe physical evidence that supports that the Earth has changed over time due to natural processes. • Differentiate that tectonic plates move and cause both slow and fast changes to Earth’s surfaces. • Language Goal: Students will speak and listen to each other as they try to create a solution. (Speaking and Listening) Duration • This Bite Sized Science Moment takes about 15–20 minutes and can be used in or outside of a Science block. It is designed to be flexibly implemented in your day! Standards • Next Generation Science Standards: MS-ESS2-2, ESS2.A, CCC-3, SEP-7 • Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards: SC.7.E.6.4, SC.7.E.6.5 • Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: RTC-7.5C, 7.10B See At a Glance for Materials, Prep Checklist, and Lesson Preview.