7th Grade Science Guide

7.2: Changes to Earth 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 3

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● I can develop a model of the rock cycle to describe relationships between energy fow and matter cycling that create different types of rocks. ● I can make a claim based on my background knowledge.

● Students draw a model with explanations of how the rock will change over time, and what energy input (heat, pressure, melting, water, etc.) will change the rock over time, and what it will eventually change into based on previous models using a CER frame.

● Time Lapse Video ● CER Scaffold for Writing

Phenomena: Earthquakes & Plate Tectonics

Objective

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● I can analyze and

● Students plot earthquakes and volcanoes on a map and make inferences about patterns that they fnd.

● Plotting Earthquakes & Volcanoes ● Or This Lesson

interpret data about patterns between plate tectonics and earthquakes/volcanoes.

Activity: Convection Currents

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● I can investigate and observe how material moves within a

● Students create a model of convection currents.

● Lesson plan ● Room temp water ● Hot water ● Food coloring ● Small containers ● Trays ● Plastic bins ● Pipettes ● Foamcups

convection cell and how it relates to plate tectonics.

● White paper ● Data Sheets

Activity: Mapping the Ocean Floor

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