1. Catastrophic Events Q 3 & B 10/29/14 & 10/30/14 Q3: What is a catastrophic event? B: Below your Q3, draw illustrations (pictures) of the different types of catastrophic events. For each one, describe the effect it has on the ecosystems in the area that it hits. p.29 A catastrophic event is a violent, usually destructive, natural occurrence

2. B: Below your Q3, draw illustrations (pictures) of the different types of catastrophic events. For each one, describe the effect it has on the ecosystems in the area that it hits. p.29 Tornado; can damage property & crops Flood; can damage plants/crops & cause water contamination Tsunami; destruction of shoreline Earthquake; can damage property & crops, causes cracks in Earth’s crust Drought; reduced crop yields, erosion, wildfires Hurricane; can damage property & crops, causes flooding Wildfire; can damage property & crops, destroys habitats

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4. p.31 Catastrophic Events Cause & Effect Graphic Organizer

5. Catastrophic Events Q 3 & B 10/31/14 Q3: Why is it important to know how catastrophic events affect ecosystems? B: 1. Glue the Unit 4 Objectives onto p.30. 2. Complete the bellringer handout and then glue it onto the bottom of p.32. p.32

6. B: 2. Complete the bellringer handout and then glue it onto the bottom of p.32.

7. Catastrophic Events Q 3 & B 11/3/14 Q3: Which catastrophic events would most likely affect Texas? Include where they might occur. B: Write a short story, poem, or draw a cartoon strip detailing the effects of a catastrophic event (you choose which one) would have on grass here in Texas. How is the grass affected? How are other organisms in the ecosystem with the grass affected? p.33

8. W.E.D. Q 3 & B 11/4/14 & 11/5/14 Q3: What is the difference between weathering, erosion, and deposition? B: Draw the following diagram and fill in the blanks with weathering, erosion, and deposition. p.34

9. Mechanical (Physical) Weathering Mechanical (Physical) Weathering Chemical Weathering Mechanical (Physical) Weathering Erosion Biological Weathering Deposition- Along river banks

10. Weathering Q 3 & B 11/7/14 Q3: What is the difference between chemical, biological, and physical weathering? B:Draw a picture or diagram of the following words: chemical weathering, biological weathering, physical weathering, erosion, deposition. p.36

11. p.37 - Glue in colored map of Texas Ecoregions p.38 - Glue/tape in 5 info sheets for Texas Ecoregions (waterfall)

12. Weathering Q 3 & B 11/10/14 Q3: How does weathering change landforms? B: Create a poem, song, or motions to help you remember the differences between weathering, erosion, and deposition. p.39

13. WED Q 3 & B 11/11/14 Q3: How does erosion and deposition change landforms? B: Complete the handout and glue it on the bottom of page 40. p.40

14. B: Complete the bellringer handout and then glue it onto the bottom of p.40

15. Watershed Q 3 & B 11/18/14 Q3: What is a watershed? B: Pretend that you are a water droplet. Write a short story or draw a cartoon strip (min of 6 scenes) detailing your journey through the water cycle. Be sure to include how long you have been around. Be detailed and use science vocabulary (evaporation, condensation, precipitation, percolation, etc.)! p. 41

16. The Water Cycle

17. Links for 11/18/14 Lesson http://texasaquaticscience.org/watershed- lan-aquatic-science-texas/ http://texasaquaticscience.org/watershed- lan-aquatic-science-texas/ http://texasaquaticscience.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/07/C3_fig3.2-aquatic- science-texas.jpg http://texasaquaticscience.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/07/C3_fig3.2-aquatic- science-texas.jpg

18. Human Impact on Water Q 3 & B 12/1/14 Q3: How do humans impact the water sources found in watersheds? B: Draw a public service poster illustrating how humans can prevent the pollution of water sources in watersheds. p. 43

19. Human Impact on Water Q 3 & B 12/2/14 Q3: How is groundwater directly affected by human activity? B: List some things that we can do to prevent our water sources from being polluted or depleted. Create a tweet announcing to the world how we can help save our water. Tweets can only be 140 characters including spaces and punctuation. Come up with a clever #!! p. 45