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Changes to Earth’s Surfaces Activities for 5th Grade Science

The resources below will provide students a comprehensive understanding of the changes to Earth's surfaces. All of the following lessons are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.

5E Lessons

Lessons

The Changes to Earth's Surfaces 5E Lesson includes materials for every "E" phase, including the Changes to Earth's Surfaces Station Lab for Exploration and an interactive PowerPoint with digital INB templates for Explanation.

The lesson also includes introduction materials for Engagement, student-choice project ideas for Elaboration, and assessments for Evaluation.

After completing the Changes to Earth's Surfaces 5E Lesson, students will be able to recognize how landforms such as deltas, canyons, and sand dunes are the result of changes to Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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Essential Questions and Standards

Below are the essential questions and standards associated with the lessons and activities included in the changes to Earth's surfaces unit. This topic is only one of many 5th grade science topics included in the Kesler Science Membership.

Essential Questions
  • How does Earth’s surface change?
  • What landforms are created when Earth’s surface changes?
Standards
  • 5.7 B - Recognize how landforms such as deltas, canyons, and sand dunes are the result of changes to Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice
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