Unit Details
Processes That Shape the Earth
4th Grade - Earth Science - NGSS
Students explore the cause and effect relationship of weathering and erosion on Earth’s surfaces. They explore changes over time due to Earth’s forces and natural hazards.
Anchor Phenomenon: The Grand Canyon appears to have been carved out of the Earth. The land has many different shapes and features.
Driving Question: How does the surface of the Earth change? What made the Grand Canyon so deep and wide?
Engineering Design Challenge: Generate and compare multiple solutions to reduce the impact of weathering and erosion on humans.
Samples, Order Forms and Packing Slip (PDF Files)
- Sample Teacher Guide and Student Journal - includes Standards and Unit at a Glance.
- 4ENG Packing Slip - Helpful list of the original unit contents.
- Quick Order Form - Teacher Guides, Student Journals, Material Kits, Spanish Student Journals, consumables, and organism codes.
- Spanish Student Journal Order Form
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