Kristina Hernandez
The earth changes over time. Earthquakes, volcanoes, erosion, and deposition all change the earth. This list has resources related to 5th Grade Science on Earth forces.
Standard:
S5E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to identify surface features on the
Earth caused by constructive and/or destructive processes.
This site shows ways that the earth has changed over time. This site focuses on weathering, erosion, and deposition. Click on a picture to learn more about how that feature has been formed.
The Arctic and Antartica have been shaped by many of earth's forces. Read about how wind, erosion, glaciers, and more have shaped the polar regions of the world. This site is brought to you by Ohio State University.
Learn all about Volcanos and how they shape the earth.
Read all about volcanos. Be sure to watch the What is a Volcano video at the end.
Watch this Crash Course Video to learn about weathering and erosion.
This fun and educational game will help you review what you have learned about erosion and weathering. Walter is your guide along the game - brought to you by National Geographic.
This hands on activity brought to you by Bill Nye the Science Guy will show us how tectonic plates work. Remember - the Earth’s crust is made up of tectonic plates and when they collide earthquakes happen!
There are different driving forces that shape the earth and create landforms. These include erosion, volcanoes and earthquakes. Read the first article "What Are Some of the Forces That Change Landforms?". What to learn more? Keep reading the additional article below.
