Transcript Unit Presentation

NATURAL SCIENCE
EARTH’S EXTERNAL GEOMORPHOLOGY
Topic
Coastal
Geomorphology
Biology and geology
Subjects
Physics and chemistry
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Level
E.S.O. – Year 3
We are learning to
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demonstrate knowledge of contour lines and contour intervals and
learn the variations in elevations by using them
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compare the scales of two different maps
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explain the difference between physical and chemical weathering
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recognize the main chemical compounds and properties of sea water
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know how sedimentary rocks are formed
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identify the main landscape features on the coast and understand that
the landscape changes over time.
Have a look at the full unit plan
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SESSIONS
Xivares – Candás
--- Asturias
Structure
SESSIONS
 Session 1: Topography
 Session 2: Water Composition and Properties
 Session 3: Weathering
 Session 4: The Action of Seawater
 Session 5: Sedimentary Rocks
 Field Trip
Session 1: Topographic Maps
Lesson Plan for SESSION 1
 Reading and understanding Topographic maps
 Construction of a Topographic Profile
 Calculating real distances using map scale
 Creating a topographic map
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Teacher Instructions for Worksheet 1 and Worksheet 1
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Topographic Maps and a Topographic Map of the Candás- Xivares Area
Xivares-Candás Topographic Map
Topographic Profile
Session 2: Water Composition and Properties
Lesson Plan for SESSION 2
 Interpreting the different values of hydrogen
concentrations
 Calculating the pH of a solution
 Understanding some concepts related with pH: acidity,
alkalinity and neutral
 Familiarisation with some
laboratory materials
Teacher Instructions for Worksheet 2 and Worksheet 2
Activity 6 - Texts 1-3 and Activity 6 - Wall Labels
Measuring the pH of a Solution
Session 3: Weathering: Concept and Types
Lesson Plan for SESSION 3
Understanding the concept of weathering
Differentiating between chemical and mechanical
weathering
Teacher instructions for Worksheets 3A and 3B
Worksheet 3A Weathering and Worksheet 3B Weathering Extended
Loop Cards for Activity 7 and Texts
Homework
http://www.scienceviews.com/geology/activity4.html and
http://ees.as.uky.edu/sites/default/files/elearning/module07swf.swf
Weathering
Session 4:The Action of Seawater
Lesson Plan for SESSION 4
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Describing the action of coastal waves on the shore
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Explaining how currents are generated and their importance on
the Earth
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Interpreting a tide chart predicting the timetable of low and high
tides and their intensity
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Explaining the geological features of different coastal
environments in different images
Teacher's Instructions for WS 4 and Worksheet 4 Action of Seawater
Loop activity
The Action of Seawater
Wave-cut
platform
Session 5: Sedimentary Rocks
Lesson Plan for SESSION 5
 Describing the formation process of sedimentary
rocks
 Putting the stages of sedimentary rock formation in
the correct order
 Distinguishing samples of different sedimentary
rocks, describing features and explaining their origin
Teacher's Instructions for WS 5 and Worksheet 5 Sedimentary Rocks
Loop activity
Sedimentary Rocks
Xivares Beach
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Key Competences
Key Competences
Knowledge and interaction with the physical world
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Recognising several landscape features on a topographic map and in the
natural environment.
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Identifying some characteristics of sea water.
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Recognising physical and chemical weathering and features in a coastal
environment.
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Classifying and recognising sedimentary rocks.
Key Competences
Cultural and artistic competence
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The main landscape features of the area of the Field Trip.
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Drawing topographic maps and profiles.
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Identifying different landforms in a picture.
Key Competences
Linguistic communication
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Explaining scientific facts.
Interaction with other people.
Mathematics
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Interpreting map scales.
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Calculating distances by using map scale.
Key Competences
ICT and digital processing
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Use of ICT to see topographic maps in Google Maps.
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Animations and videos about weathering, erosion and coastal
features.
Social and civic competence
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Analysing the purposes of topographic maps and explaining their
applications.
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Awareness of the importance of coastal environment conservation.
Key Competences
Learning to learn
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Drawing simple graphic organizers.
Categorising and summarising information.
Autonomy and initiative
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Cooperating in a group, listening to and respecting others’ ideas.
Assessment
XIVARES BEACH
Assessment
KEY CONCEPTS: TOPOGRAPHY
Students:
 recognize the main features on a topographic map
 calculate real distances using the map scale
 create a topographic profile.
Assessment
KEY CONCEPTS: WATER COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES
Students:
 interpret the different values of hydrogen concentrations
 calculate the pH of a solution
 are able to understand some concepts related with pH:
acidity, alkalinity and neutrality
 are familiar with some laboratory materials.
Assessment
KEY CONCEPTS: WEATHERING
Students:
 understand the concept of weathering
 differentiate between chemical and mechanical
weathering.
Assessment
KEY CONCEPTS: THE ACTION OF SEA WATER
Students:
 describe the action of coastal waves on the shore
 explain how currents are generated and their importance
for the Earth
 interpret a tide chart predicting low and high tides and
their intensity
 explain the geological features of different coastal
environments in different images.
Assessment
KEY CONCEPTS: SEDIMENTARY ROCKS
Students:
 describe the process of sedimentary rock formation
 order some given stages of sedimentary rock formation
 distinguish samples of different sedimentary rocks
describing features and explaining their origin.
Assessment
KEY LANGUAGE
Students …
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are able to use the language in a comprehensible way
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use the key language accurately
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use the target language as the language of communication in
class.
Assessment
THINKING SKILLS
Students…
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identify the specific features of a topographic map:
contour lines, bench marks, rivers, elevations
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distinguish between different scales
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correlate the pH values with the solution properties
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know the differences between chemical and mechanical
weathering.
Assessment
THINKING SKILLS
Students…
 know how sedimentary rocks are formed
 know the types of water movement in the oceans
 can identify the geological features on the coast.
Field Trip
Pre-Field Trip
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We are working with:
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Physical Education
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EFL
Field Book
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Natural Sciences Field Book Activities
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Natural Sciences Teacher’s Guide
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All areas
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Route Planning Information
Disclaimer
 Any material reproduced in this project has been
done so for educational purposes in accordance
with the rights to do so outlined in the Ley
23/2006, 7th July, which supersedes the Ley de
Propiedad Intelectual, passed by the Real Decreto
Legislativo 1/1996, 12th April.
Authors
 Jose M. Suárez Suárez
 Luis Moro Rodríguez
 Almudena Lobo Lobo
 María Elena Cagigas Pacheco