1. Warm Ups-Catastrophic Events
Force, motion, and energy are observed in living systems and the environment in several ways. 
Catastrophic events of weather systems such as hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes can shape and restructure the environment through the force and motion evident in them. 
Weathering, erosion, and deposition occur in environments due to the forces of gravity, wind, ice, and water.
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes; 

2. Agenda: March 31, Set up New Table of Contents – Catastrophic Events 2. Warm Ups 3. Notes: Catastrophic Events
Warm Ups NEW
List as many naturally caused things as you can think of that negatively effect the Earth.
List as many human caused things that negatively effect the Earth.
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

3. Agenda: April 3, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Catastrophic Events Foldable
What is a swell or crest of surface ocean water from a hurricane?
What can this cause?
* Bring an empty 2 liter plastic bottle for candy
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

4. Agenda: April 4, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Edusmart: Catastrophic Events
What is a very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake?
How can this impact the land?
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

5. Agenda: April 5, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Event Impact
1. Why are flood waters from a storm surge or tsunami so harmful to plants on land?
2. What is the primary cause of forest fires?
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

6. Agenda: April 6, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Notes: Changes in Ecosystems
Which is larger? Hurricane or tornado
Which has stronger winds?
What is the difference between a tornado warning and watch
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

7. Agenda: April 7, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Edusmart: Changing Earth
Draw the following landforms made by glaciers:
Arete
Cirque
Horn
Striations
U shaped Valley
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

8. What catastrophic events are weather related? How does a delta form?
Agenda: April 10, Warm Ups 2. Ever changing River and Forces that Shape the Earth
Warm Ups
What catastrophic events are weather related?
How does a delta form?
Oxidation is an example of _______ weathering.
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

9. Agenda: April 11, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Chalk It Up to Weathering
What are two things that happen to a river as it ages?
What is the slowest form of mechanical weathering?
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

10. Agenda: April 12, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Chalk It Up to Weathering
What is…
the breaking down of rock?
the movement of rock?
where the rock gets placed?
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

11. Agenda: April 13, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Texas Ecoregions Code Map
Where can you find a watershed?
What is a watershed?
3. Along a river, where would you find deposition?
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

12. Agenda: April 17, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Review for benchmark
Which Texas ecoregions is it?
Sand dunes and barrier islands
Mountains subject to flooding
Large canyons
Mature trees
Chemical erosion that creates caves
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

13. Agenda: April 21, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Warm Ups
Which Texas ecoregion do we live in?
Describe the Pineywoods.
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

14. Agenda: April 20, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Edusmart: Watersheds
Is gravity involved in Chemical weathering?
Oxidation is a form of _______ weathering.
Fires affect ________ and _______ parts in a forest.
Why do some pine trees need fire?
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

15. Agenda: April 24, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Design a water filtration system
What can happen to oysters on the seafloor after a hurricane?
Why do some land plants die after a hurricane?
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

16. Agenda: April 25, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Review for the test
What is an area that collects rain and drains it to the lowest point?
Where would you find a watershed?
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade

17. Agenda: May 12, 2017 1. Warm Ups 2. Star Chart / Writing / Video
Which ecoregion is it?
Sand dunes and barrier islands
Only region with mountains
Mature trees prevent erosion
Large canyons
Caves
TEKS and Student Expectations:
7.8 Earth and space. The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) Predict and describe how different types of catastrophic events impact ecosystems such as floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes;
TEKS/Objective:
6.10 Earth and space. The student understands the structure of Earth, the rock cycle and pate tectonics.
B Students will classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary based on how they formed
SIOP/ELPS:
Group Work
Differentiated Instruction:
Assessment:
Daily Grade