Topic 6 - Earth's Surface Systems

Suggested Time: 16 days

• compare and contrast physical and chemical weathering of Earth’s surface;

• differentiate between erosion and deposition of Earth’s surface;

• give examples of how Earth’s surface is built up and torn down by physical and chemical weathering, erosion, and deposition; and

• apply their knowledge to identify the effects of ice, oxidation, precipitation, wind, water, glaciers, beaches, and deltas in reshaping Earth.

• define a scientific model as a visual representation that helps people gain a greater understanding of a scientific concept;

• explain how models can be used to study things that are too large or too small to see;

• discuss that models can be used to study objects from the past;

• compare and contrast mathematical and physical models; and

• apply knowledge to discuss the benefits and limitations of using models to study science.

Benchmarks Covered:

• SC.6.E.6.1

• Describe and give examples of ways in which Earth's surface is built up and torn down by physical and chemical weathering, erosion, and deposition.

• SC.6.E.6.2

  • Recognize that there are a variety of different landforms on Earth's surface such as coastlines, dunes, rivers, mountains, glaciers, deltas, and lakes and relate these landforms as they apply to Florida.