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In our first unit of study we look closely at how Earth formed, how it is structured, and how our place on the planet.
In our first unit of study we look closely at how Earth formed, how it is structured, and how our place on the planet.
The resources linked here are meant to help you review and extend your knowledge of what we learn in class. For the links to actual assignments and posted lessons, use Google Classroom.
Unit Objectives:
identify the role of gravity in the formation of Earth and the solar system.
describe how the 4 Earth systems interact.
understand that the Earth is structured into layers.
comprehend how indirect evidence is used to study things that cannot be directly observed.
differentiate between Earth's layers.
understand how convection in the asthenosphere affects Earth’s crust.
apply the knowledge of density to explain convection.
identify the importance of Alfred Wegener and the evidence he provided to support his idea of continental drift.
be able to describe the role of seafloor spreading and subduction in plate tectonics.
discover and differentiate between the three types of plate boundaries.
This "Thinglink" will help you review and study some of the important aspects of earth's layers.
This "Thinglink" will help you review and study some of the important aspects of earth's layers.
A cross section of Earth's Layers
A cross section of Earth's Layers
An explanation of How Earth's crust moves
Quizlets for Review of Topics.
Quizlets for Review of Topics.
Earth's Systems
Earth's Systems
Earth's Structure
Earth's Structure
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