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You are about to be movin' with an upbeat unit all about landforms and the way our earth changes. You will learn about forces that shape our land.  This pathfinder  will spark your curiosity and get you excited about science!

You will be researching landforms using books in the library, websites and on-line resources.  You will follow the steps listed to eventually create a slide in Power Point about your topic. 

Note Taking Sheet

Power Point Example/Template

Rubric

Steps

Day 1:  Go to the library where you will draw for a topic for your project. You will use the book list below to research and find facts about your landform keyword.

Day 2: Go to the computer lab and watch a BrainPop video about your topic. Take the quiz on the video you watch.

Day 3: Go to the computer lab to begin your slide in Power Point.

Day 4: Complete your slide in the computer lab.

Day 5: Present and watch your class slideshow!

 

Books:

You can view a list of the books on this topic that are currently in the library by clicking this link:   Library Search First click on the "Resource Lists" tab on the left side of the page. Then click on the "Public Lists" tab at the top to view the landforms list. Other books are available on the tables in the library.

Landform Keywords

Mountain Valley Canyon Plains Plateau
Erosion Glacier Earthquake Volcano Flood
Islands Wind/Water      

Internet Resources

bullet Image Gallery of Landforms
bullet Landforms
bullet Factors affecting landforms
bullet Soil erosion
bullet More erosion
bullet Weathering
bullet Enchanted Learning
bullet United Streaming (for Classroom Use)  see: "Junior Geologist: How Does the Land Wear Down?."

 

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