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Grade 7 Science Notebook Unit 4 - Earth’s Surface Systems
Instructions for using this science notebook:
Use this science notebook as a study guide. You may print this notebook or simply fill it in and save it on your computer. You can turn in the study guide from units 1, 2, 3 or 4
in place of the unit 4 portfolio. Check off the activities as you finish them. This is not required, rather a tool to help you study.
Mrs Dunsmoor
Science 7BUnit 4 – Earth’s Surface Systems
Unit Objectives—Here is what you should know and be able to do at the end of this unit:• Describe Earth’s surface land and water features• Investigate the causes of weathering• Explain the processes of erosion and deposition and how they shape Earth’s surface• Explain and describe the agents of erosion: gravity, water, wind, and glaciers Describe how soil is formed and conserved
Key words – “Look closely at these terms. As you go through the unit, put the term’s definition next to term.”
Unit Lessons:
Lesson 1: Exploring Earth’s Surface Lesson 2: Water, Water Everywhere Lesson 3: WeatheringLesson 4: Erosion and Deposition Lesson 5: Water ErosionLesson 6: Glacial Erosion Lesson 7: Wind Erosion Lesson 8: Soil Formation Lesson 9: Soil Conservation Lesson 10: ReviewLesson 11: Earth’s Surface Systems Unit Test
Lesson 1 Exploring Earth’s Surface
Inquire 1 of 6
Objectives
- Explain what the topography of an area includes- Identify the main types of landforms- Explain how maps and globes represent Earth’s surface- Identify the imaginary base lines used to locate points on Earth- Identify latitudes and longitudes as reference lines that help locate points on Earth
Key words – “Look closely at these terms. As you go through the unit, put the term’s definition next to term.”
- elevation- equator- globe- hemisphere- landform- latitude- longitude- map projection- mountain- mountain range- plain- plateau- prime meridian- relief- topography
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What are the main types of landforms?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading the key concept.
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
1. How are plateaus and mountains alike? How are they different?2. Which landform would be the hardest to hike through? Why?
Click on the link “Land Forms” and use the video to answer the questions below:1. What are the three types of mountain?2. Where are canyons usually found?
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How Do Maps and Globes Represent Earth’s Surface?
Fill in some of the definitions of lesson’s key words above while reading this slide.
Do the Brain-Pop Activity “Map Skills”
1. What type of map would you use to locate the mountain ranges on a continent2. What is a compass rose?
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
Communicate, Collaborate, Connect 4 of 6
Follow the directions on the slide. Complete the quick lab.
To review the concepts in the lesson before you take your assessment, use the links at the bottom of the slide.
Print and fill out the sheet provided by the link “Review and Reinforce: Exploring Earth’s Surface.”
See if your answers are correct using the “Review and Reinforce: Exploring Earth’s Surface Answer Key.”
Evaluate 5 of 6
Take the assessment.
Link 6 of 6
Review your assessment and further explore the lesson using the interactive links.
BIG QUESTIONS- What are the main types of landforms? How does a GPS work?
Lesson 2 Water, Water Everywhere
Inquire 1 of 6
How much of Earth’s Surface is Water?
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Objectives
- Explain what a river system is- Describe ponds and lakes- Identify characteristics of the ocean and ocean water
Key words – “Look closely at these terms. As you go through the unit, put the term’s definition next to term.”
- Abyssal plain- Continental shelf- Continental slope- Divide- Mid-ocean ridge- Reservoir- Salinity- Seamount- Sonar- Trench- Tributary- Watershed
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Earth’s Surface Water: Rivers, Lakes, and Ponds
Fill in some of the definitions of lesson’s key words above while reading this slide.
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
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Earth’s Surface Water: Oceans
Fill in some of the definitions of lesson’s key words above while reading this slide.
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
1. How does salinity affect the temperature and density of water?2. Describe the temperature of an ocean’s surface as you travel away from the equator.3. Describe water pressure as you go deeper in the ocean
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
Do the Brain-Pop Activity
Communicate, Collaborate, Connect 4 of 6
Follow the directions on the slide. Complete the quick lab.
To review the concepts in the lesson before you take your assessment, use the links at the bottom of the slide.
Print and fill out the sheet provided by the link “Review and Reinforce: Surface Water.”
See if your answers are correct using the “Review and Reinforce: Surface Water Answer Key.”
Print and fill out the sheet provided by the link “Review and Reinforce: Exploring the Ocean.”
See if your answers are correct using the “Review and Reinforce: Exploring the Ocean Answer Key.”
Evaluate 5 of 6
Take the assessment.
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Review your assessment and further explore the lesson using the interactive links on” Enrich: Exploring the Ocean.”
BIG QUESTIONS- What are the characteristics of ponds, lakes, and rivers? What are the properties of oceans?
Lesson 3 Weathering Two Day Lesson
Inquire 1 of 7
What breaks down rocks?
Click on the link below to access the My Planet Diary: Discovery activity from the digital path website. Answer the questions below:
1. What are two processes that break down rocks on Mars?2. Give an Example of a rock you have seen that was changed by natural processes.
Click the “Show Answer” button to check your answers.
Objectives
Explain how weathering and erosion affect Earth’s surface Explain what causes mechanical and chemical weathering Describe the factors that determine how fast weathering occurs
Key words – “Look closely at these terms. As you go through the unit, put the term’s definition next to term.”
- Abrasion- Chemical weathering- Climate- Erosion- Frost wedging- Mechanical weathering- Oxidation- Permeable- Weathering
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What is Weathering
Read the information on the slide, watch the video using the link, and answer the questions below:
1. What are some agents of erosion?Explore 3 of 7
What Causes Weathering?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading this slide.
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
1. How is mechanical wreathing different from chemical weathering?2. List the natural agents of chemical weathering.3. List the natural agents of chemical weathering.
Use the “Physical Weathering” video to answer the question below:
1. How does water break rock?
Use the “What is Chemical Weathering” video to answer the question below:
2. Explain how chemical weathering contributes to the formation of underground caves.
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- Different types of rocks weather at different rates. Why do you think this happens?
Communicate, Collaborate, Connect 5 of 7
Click the link “Inquiry Warm-Up: How Fast Can it Fizz?” Complete the lab activity provided by the link.
Once finished, use the answer key provided for comparison to your answers.
To review the concepts in the lesson before you take your assessment, use the links at the bottom of the slide.
Print and fill out the sheet provided by the link “Review and Reinforce: Rocks and Weathering.”
See if your answers are correct using the “Review and Reinforce: Rocks and Weathering Answer Key.”
Evaluate 6 of 7
Take the assessment.
Link 7 of 7
Review your assessment and further explore the lesson using the interactive links.
BIG QUESTIONS- What breaks down rocks?
Lesson 4 Erosion and Depositino: Mass Movement 2 day lesson with a portfolio
Inquire 1 of 6
What Causes Mudslides?
Click on the link to watch the “Carving a Canyon: Part1” and Carving a Canyon: Part 2” videos and use them to answer the following question:
1. What are the processes that wear down and build up Earth’s surface?
Objectives
- Describe the processes that wear down and build up Earth’s surface.- Identify the different types of mass movement.- Identify the causes of the different types of mass movement
Key words – “Look closely at these terms. As you go through the unit, put the term’s definition next to term.”
- Creep- Deposition- Erosion- Gravity- Landslide- Mass movement- Mudflow- Sediment- Slump
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Title
What Processes Wear Down and Build Up Earth’s Surface?
Read the information on the slide, watch the video using the link, and answer the questions below:
1. Summarize how the process of deposition leads to the formation of stalagmites and stalactites.
Click on the show answer button to check your answer.
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What are the Different Types of Mass Movement?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading this slide.
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
1. Define the types of mass movement.
Use the “Mass Wasting” video to answer the question below:
1. What are the possible effects of landslides on humans?
Communicate, Collaborate, Connect 4 of 6
This page provides instructions for the Portfolio. You may turn in any of the
completed study guides from units 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the drop box to get credit for
this portfolio or complete the portfolio for credit.
Evaluate 5 of 6
Submit your Portfolio or any completed study guide from units 1, 2, 3, or 4 to the
dropbox. Portfolio directions are found in Unit 4, Lesson 4 or on my Weebly
page: https://nca-mdunsmoor.weebly.com/
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BIG QUESTIONS- What are the processes that wear down and build up Earth’s
surface?
Lesson 5 Water Erosion Two Day Lesson
Inquire 1 of 6
How Are Land Features Formed by Water Erosion?
Complete the My Planet Diary: Field Trip activity and answer the question below
1. How was the Great Blue Hole formed?
Click the “Show Answer” button to check your answers.
Objectives
- Explain how moving water can cause erosion.- Describe some of the land features that are formed by water erosion and deposition.
Key words – “Look closely at these terms. As you go through the unit, put the term’s definition next to term.”
- Alluvial fan- Delta- Flood plain- Groundwater- Gully- Meander- Oxbow lake- Runoff
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How Does Moving Water Cause Erosion?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading the key concept.
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
2. List the five main factors affecting runoff.3. How does runoff affect the rate of erosion?4. Arrange the following in order of size from smallest to biggest: creek, rill, gully, river.
Click on the show answer button to check your answer.
Click on the link to watch the “Water Erosion” video and use it to answer the following questions:
1. Describe what happened in West Hampton Dunes, Long Island in December 1992.2. Describe how the Grand Canyon was formed by water erosion.3. Describe how the Mississippi River contributes to the formation of deltas.
Click on the Show Answer button to check your answers.
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What Land Features are Formed by Water Erosion and Deposition?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading this slide.
Click the Key Concept Summary and define the key words below:
1. Flood plain2. Meander3. Oxbow lake4. Delta5. Alluvial fan
Click on the show answer button to check your answer.
Communicate, Collaborate, Connect 4 of 6
Follow the directions on the slide. Complete the Quick lab:
Click the link “Quick Lab: Raindrops Falling?” Complete the lab activity provided by the link.
Once finished, use the answer key provided for comparison to your answers.
To review the concepts in the lesson before you take your assessment, use the links at the bottom of the slide.
Print and fill out the sheet provided by the link “Review and Reinforce: Water Erosion.”
See if your answers are correct using the “Review and Reinforce: Water Erosion Answer Key.”
Evaluate 5 of 6
Take the assessment.
Link 6 of 6
Review your assessment and further explore the lesson using the interactive links.
BIG QUESTIONS- How are land features formed by water erosion?
Lesson 6 Glacial Erosion Two Day Lesson
Inquire 1 of 6
How Do Glaciers Shape Earth’s Surface?
Consider the following questions:
1. How do glaciers form and move?2. How do glaciers cause erosion?
Objectives
- Describe the two kinds of glaciers and explain how glaciers form and move.- Explain how glaciers cause erosion and deposition.
Key words – “Look closely at these terms. As you go through the unit, put the term’s definition next to term.”
- Abrasion- Continental glacier- Glacier- Ice age- Kettle- Moraine- Plucking- Till- Valley glacier
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How do Glaciers Form and Move?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading this slide.
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
1. What force pulls glaciers downhill?2. What is the difference between continental glaciers and valley glaciers?
Glacial Erosion and Deposition
What are the two processes by which a glacier erodes land?Explain each
What are examples of landforms formed by depostion?Explain each
Do the BrainPOP activity.
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How do Glaciers Cause Erosion and Deposition?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading this slide.
Read the information on the slide. Click the “Key Concept” link, and answer the questions in the “Glacial Erosion and Deposition” Graphic Organizer below:
Click on the link “Glacial Erosion and Deposition Answers” to check your answers.
Click on the link to watch the video “Erosion by Glaciers” and answer the questions below:
1. What happens as glaciers slowly move over land?2. What are examples of Earth’s features that have been created due to the ice ages?
Click on the show answer button to check your answers.
Communicate, Collaborate, Connect 4 of 6
Follow the directions on the slide. Complete the Mini Lab: “How Do Glaciers Change the Land?”
Check your answers by clicking on the “Inquiry Warm-Up: How do Glaciers Change the Land?Answer Key”
To review the concepts in the lesson before you take your assessment:
Print and fill out the sheet provided by the link “Review and Reinforce: Glacial Erosion.”
See if your answers are correct using the “Review and Reinforce: Glacial Erosion Answer Key.”
Evaluate 5 of 6
Take the assessment.
Link 6 of 6
Review your assessment and further explore the lesson using the interactive links.
BIG QUESTIONS- How do glaciers form and move? How do glaciers cause erosion?
Lesson 7 Wind Erosion Two Day Lesson
Inquire 1 of 6
How Does Wind Cause Erosion?
Think about what you have learned regarding erosion, and answer the following question:
How does wind cause erosion?
Objectives
- Explain how wind causes erosion and deposition
Key words – “Look closely at these terms. As you go through the unit, put the term’s definition next to term.”
- Deflation- Loess- Sand dune
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What Land Features Are Formed by Erosion?
Read the information on the slide, watch the video using the link, “Forces That Shape the Earth: Wind” and answer the questions below:
1. In Which Types of climate does wind erosion occur most often?2. What can slow down further migration of large sand dunes?
Click on the show your answer button to check your answers.
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How Does Wind Cause Erosion and Deposition?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading this slide.
Wind Erosion and Deposition
Processes by which wind causes erosion Types of sediment depostied by wind erosion
Read the information on the slide. Click the “Key Concept” link, and answer the questions in the “Glacial Erosion and Deposition” Graphic Organizer below:
Click on the “Wind Erosion and Deposition Answers” link to check your answers.
Communicate, Collaborate, Connect 4 of 6
Follow the directions on the slide. Complete the Mini Lab: “Desert Pavement?”
Check your answers by clicking on the “Quick Lab: Desert Pavement Answer Key”
To review the concepts in the lesson before you take your assessment:
Print and fill out the sheet provided by the link “Review and Reinforce: Wind Erosion.”
See if your answers are correct using the “Review and Reinforce: Wind Erosion Answer Key.”
Evaluate 5 of 6
This discussion has been skipped!
This is an online discussion. Choose one survivors’ short video clip to watch while in the “Dust Bowl” link. Then address this task:
- Write a paragraph in reaction to what the survivor shares as well as your thoughts on what it might have been like to experience a dust storm.
o Consider how wind erosion contributed to the Dust Bowl disaster. Post your paragraph to the discussion board.
Take part in the discussion while following the “Discussion Guidelines” and the “Discussion Rubric.”
Click “Wind Erosion Discussion” participate.
Link 6 of 6
Review your assessment and further explore the lesson using the interactive links.
BIG QUESTIONS- How does wind cause erosion?
Lesson 8 Soil Formation
Inquire 1 of 6
What is Soil?
Complete the My Planet Diary: Fun Fact activity and answer the question below
1. What are some examples of organisms that live in soil?
Click the “Show Answer” button to check your answers.
Objectives
- Describe the composition of soil- Identify the roles of plants and animals in soil formation
Key words – “Look closely at these terms. As you go through the unit, put the term’s definition next to term.”
- Bedrock- Decomposer- Fertility- Humus- Loam- Organic- pH- soil- soil horizon- subsoil- topsoil
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What are the Characteristics of Soil?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading the key concept.
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
1. What are the three characteristics used to describe soil?2. How are the A, B, and C horizons different?
Click the Show Answer button to check your answers.
Read the information on the slide, watch the video using the link “Soils”, and answer the questions below:
1. What is the composition of soil?2. List and describe the three classes of soil.3. What is loam soil?
Click on the Show Answer button to check your answers.
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How do Living Things Affect Soil?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading this slide.
Read the slide, and based on what you have learned about how living things affect soil, answer the questions below:
1. How do organisms affect soil?2. How does soil get mixed by animals?3. List two examples of decomposers.
Click on the Show Answer button to check your answers.
Communicate, Collaborate, Connect 4 of 6
Complete the “Quick Lab: The Contents of Soil”
Check Your answers with “Quick Lab: The Contents of Soil Answer Key”
To review the concepts in the lesson before you take your assessment:
Print and fill out the sheet provided by the link “Review and Reinforce: How Soil Forms.”
See if your answers are correct using the “Review and Reinforce: How Soil Forms Answer Key.”
Evaluate 5 of 6
Take the assessment.
Link 6 of 6
Review your assessment and further explore the lesson using the interactive links.
BIG QUESTIONS- How Does Soil Form?
Lesson 9 Soil Conservation
Inquire 1 of 6
How Can Soil be Conserved?
As you read the first paragraph, think about what was learned about soil in the last lesson, and answer this question:
- How can soil be conserved?
Objectives
- Explain how soil can lose its value to humans and other organisms.- Identify and describe methods of soil conservation.
Key words – “Look closely at these terms. As you go through the unit, put the term’s definition next to term.”
- Conservation plowing- Contour plowing- Crop rotation- Natural resource- Soil conservation
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How Can Soil Lose Its Value?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading the key concept.
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
1. Why is soil valuable?
2. How does wind erosion affect the value of soil?3. How can soil lose its value?
Click the Show Answer button to check your answers.
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How Can Soil Be Conserved?
Fill in some of the definitions of the lesson’s key words above while reading the key concept.
Click the Key Concept Summary and take notes on the information in the space below:
1. Crop rotation2. Contour plowing3. Conservation plowing
Click the Show Answer button to check your answers.
Clink on the link “Soil Conservation” and answer these questions:
1. What are two goals of soil conservation?2. What conservation technique can be used in hilly areas to inhibit soil erosion?
Click on the Show Answer to check your Answers
Communicate, Collaborate, Connect 4 of 6
Follow the directions on the slide. Complete the quick lab.
To review the concepts in the lesson before you take your assessment:
Print and fill out the sheet provided by the link “Review and Reinforce: Soil Conservation.”
See if your answers are correct using the “Review and Reinforce: Soil Conservation Answer Key.”
Evaluate 5 of 6
Take the assessment.
Link 6 of 6
Review your assessment and further explore the lesson using the interactive links.
BIG QUESTIONS- How can soil be conserved?
Lesson 10 Earth’s Surface Systems Unit Review Two Day Lesson
As you click through this review, utilize all of the quiz links and make sure you check your answers with the answer links. Feel free to look back through this notebook to look over all of the unit’s topics.
This is your final science test of the semester. Take your time, use your notes and do your best!
