Social Studies

Week 4 Lesson 1: TEKS 3.4A describe and explain variations in the physical environment, including climate, landforms, natural resources, and natural hazards

I can explain variations in the physical environment.

1. Watch the video, and complete the Guided Notes page either by printing the page or using notebook paper.

2. Complete the independent practice page, Physical Characteristics of Your Community Worksheet. On this sheet you will explain the climate, landforms, natural resources, and natural hazards of your community.

3. Complete the IXL lesson indicated below, aim for a minimum smart score of 80.

Week 4 Lesson 2: TEKS 3.4B identify and compare how people in different communities adapt to or modify the physical environment in which they live such as deserts, mountains, wetlands, and plains

I can identify and compare ways that people have adapted or modified their physical environments.

1. Watch all the video and complete the video notes page as you go, either by printing the page or using notebook paper.

2. Complete the Community Reflection Sheet using knowledge of your own community. (You may type your answers directly on this document or print it out and write them or use notebook paper.)

3. Complete the IXL lesson indicated below, aim for a minimum smart score of 80.