Earth's Features

question:

Look closely at these images of phenomena. What do you notice? What do you wonder? What questions do you have?

volcano image from space

geyser right before it erupts

earthquake disrupts drivers

Natural occurrences often have observable patterns. We will gather information about North American examples of volcano and earthquake activity and mountain ranges to find patterns in the data.

ENGAGE:

Spend time looking closely at this section and engaging with each activity. Try to complete this section with an adult.

Gather Information

Dionisio Pulido

volcano.mp3

Major volcanoes of Mexico located on the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.

Student Journal Pages

EXPLORE:

Choose which activities in this section you would like to explore. There are some things to read, write, and watch. Complete one, some, or do them all!

14 September, 2020 - Loom Recording.mp4

raz_lw23_earthquakes_clr.pdf

raz_lw23_earthquakes_wksh_rs.pdf

raz_lx02_mtshasta_wksh_rc.pdf

raz_lx02_mtshasta_clr.pdf

raz_lv29_volcanoes_clr.pdf

raz_lv29_volcanoes_wksh_rc.pdf

Apply:

Choose at least one activity to complete. Be prepared to share your experience with an adult at home or your teacher.

In your science journal communicate what you have learned. Where are earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges found in North America? What patterns did you notice?

EXPLAIN

Get a piece of paper. Draw and color a map that demonstrates where earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain ranges are usually found. Think about the their position on our continent. Make sure to include a legend!

DRAW

Read books on Epic about earthquakes, volcanoes, and other natural events. If you do not have access to Epic you can use this book.

READ

Have you ever wondered about magma or how it comes out of a volcano? Use this site to explore some questions AND answers.

TRY

Demonstrate your learning! Your teacher may ask you to share your experience on your Canvas page.

Share what you learned about natural occurrences such as volcanoes and earthquakes with another person. Communicate how you observed, explored, and learned new information.