4th Grade NGSS – Earth’s Changing Surface – Processes that Shape the Earth – Science – Complete Unit

Earth’s Changing Surface – Processes that Shape the Earth
This is a complete science curriculum specifically for teaching the topic of Earth’s Systems. It is fully aligned with the Fourth grade NGSS standards.

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Unlock your students’ natural curiosity and passion for science with this interactive and hands-on teaching unit. Designed to connect with their prior knowledge and provide immersive experiences, this unit offers lessons that guide students through complex scientific principles in an accessible way. Students will actively participate in hands-on experiments and activities that make learning exciting and memorable. This unit promotes independent learning and encourages students to reflect on their understanding, helping them build a solid foundation of knowledge in a fun and stimulating environment.

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In this unit we look at the following topics:

1. Maps
2. Earth’s Structure
3. Earth’s Systems
4. Tectonic Plates
5. Volcanoes
6. Natural Hazards
7. Physical Weathering
8. Chemical Weathering
9. Erosion and Deposition
10. Rocks and Minerals
11. The Rock Cycle
12. Fossils

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End of Unit Project: “SEISMIC SHAKE-UP” {see video intro here}

“At the conclusion of the unit, students collaborate on a hands-on project that brings their learning to life. In the ‘Seismic Shakeup’ challenge, they embark on a mission to design a building resistant to earthquakes, drawing upon principles of engineering and architecture. They’ll grapple with the central question: ‘How do structures withstand powerful forces?’ Through teamwork and brainstorming, they’ll conceptualize and construct their own earthquake-resistant structures.

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• Engaging Lessons: This unit has 12 core lessons that are designed to connect with students’ prior knowledge and guide them through complex scientific principles in an accessible way.
• Comprehensive Teaching Resources: For each unit, you’ll receive teaching presentations in both PowerPoint and Google Slides formats, a detailed teacher’s guide, an interactive student science journal, and more.
• End-of-Unit Project: Students use the engineering and design process to design and construct earthquake-resistant structures.
• Reading Tasks and Comprehension Activities: A range of read-and-response activities are included to enhance reading comprehension skills and understanding of scientific concepts.
• Hands-on Labs – A range of engaging labs that invite children to explore and learn through genuine inquiry and discovery.
• Vocabulary Posters: Key vocabulary terms are reinforced with visually appealing posters to aid retention and understanding.
• Formative and Summative Assessments: Gauge your students’ progress with various comprehension tasks, quizzes, and reflection/journal prompts.
• Answer Keys: Save time on marking with included answer keys or model answers.

This unit offers an all-encompassing resource, providing everything you need to deliver engaging and effective science lessons throughout the entire academic year.

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