1. A slide presentation by Calleen Argyle
GEOLOGICAL FEATURES
A slide presentation by
Calleen Argyle
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2. Students will recognize various geological features
Mesas
Plateaus
Mountains
Rivers and Streams
Oceans
Deserts
Islands
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3. Student Activities Describe a variety of geological features
Read topographic maps to identify geological features
Build a model of a geological feature (landform model)
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4. Identify processes that form geological features
Identify effects of erosion
Describe the effects of earthquakes on geological features
Describe the relationship between active volcanoes and related geological features
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5. Final Project
Students will build a model of a geological landform at home
This model can be in the form of a diorama, sculpture, relief map etc.
Students may use clay, papier mache or other materials
Be creative and have fun!
Students will bring their landform models to class to display
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6. Real Life The earth is in a constant state of change
Geological landforms are affected by erosion, earthquakes, and other forces of nature
It is important to recognize these changes in the earth’s geological features
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7. In Summary
Students will be able to identify various geological landforms
Interpret topographic maps
Identify effects of erosion
Describe the effects of earthquakes and volcanoes on geological features
Build a model of a geological feature (landform model)
9/22/2018