ESS1 - Standard
Earth's Place in the Universe
4th Grade · Next Generation Science Standards · NGSS Lead States 2013
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evidencepatternsrock formationsfossilsrock layersexplanationchangeslandscapetime
Skills
- identify (evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils) #dok1
- describe (changes in a landscape over time) #dok2
- support (an explanation using evidence) #dok3
- analyze (patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify evidence in rock formations and fossils. #dok1
- I can describe patterns that appear in rock layers. #dok2
- I can explain how changes in a landscape are supported by evidence from rocks and fossils. #dok2
- I can analyze patterns in rock formations and fossils to find evidence of landscape change. #dok3
- I can support an explanation using evidence from fossils and rock layers. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Patterns in rock formations and fossils can reveal how landscapes have changed over time.
- Evidence gathered from geological features supports explanations for Earth's history.
Essential Questions
- What evidence can we find in rocks and fossils that shows landscapes change over time?
- How do patterns in rock layers and fossils help us understand Earth's history?
- Why do scientists use rock formations and fossils to study changes in landscapes?
- How can we use evidence from the environment to explain what happened long ago?
