During Interim 2, we will study:
Physical Properties of Saltwater and Freshwater
Density, Buoyancy, and Planetary Layering
The Global Water Cycle
Surface Features and Water Landforms
Erosion, Sedimentation, and River Basins
Hydrological Hazards
Cryosphere Forces and Glacial Erosions
Coastal and Flood Engineering
WEEK OF: 10/26 - 10/30
Africa
Properties of Matter
Water Cycle
Physical Properties of Saltwater and Freshwater
Passion Projects or STEAM
Chapter 9, Section 4 Outline and Vocabulary Worksheet
Study Chapter 9, Section 3 and 4 - Notes and Vocabulary
Study Africa Section 1
Chapter 9, Section 4 Vocabulary Quiz: 10/2
Africa Section 1 Quiz: 11/2
Water in Motion: Shaping Earth and Our Future!
This interim, students will continue to explore the powerful role water plays in shaping our planet and sustaining life. Through investigations of freshwater and saltwater, they will discover how water’s physical properties influence Earth’s systems, from the movement of water through the global water cycle to the formation of rivers, valleys, and coastlines. Students will examine how erosion, sedimentation, and glaciers continually reshape Earth’s surface, while investigating how floods and other water-related hazards affect communities. By connecting these natural processes to real-world engineering solutions, students will develop a deeper understanding of how people can work with Earth’s systems to protect communities, manage water resources, and prepare for an ever-changing environment.