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Make observations from media to obtain information about Earth’s events that happen over a short period of time (e.g., tornados, volcanic explosions, earthquakes) or over a time period longer than one can observe (e.g., erosion of rocks, melting of glaciers).
Make observations from media to obtain information about Earth’s events that happen over a short period of time (e.g., tornados, volcanic explosions, earthquakes) or over a time period longer than one can observe (e.g., erosion of rocks, melting of glaciers).
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Vocabulary
- Earth events/natural phenomena
- Earthquake
- Flood
- Tornado
- Volcanic explosions
- Glaciers
- Erosion
- Landslides
- Weathering
Knowledge
Students know:
- Earth events and the results of those events may occur slowly or rapidly.
- Some events are much longer than can be observed.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Make observations and obtain information from multiple sources to provide evidence about Earth events.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Eart's events may change the Earth slowly or rapidly.
Scientific and Engineering Practices
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Crosscutting Concepts
Stability and Change
