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Shaping the Earth
6-pack
ISBN: 9780790322339
Copyright Date: 2005
Grade Level:
5
Reading Level:
V
Strategy/Skill:
Asking questions, Comparing and contrasting, Comprehension strategies
Genre:
Explanation
Theme/Topic:
Earth Science, Environment, Weather
Classification:
Nonfiction
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Book Summary
Earth is constantly changing. This text looks at the forces, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, wind, and rain, that continue to shape Earth’s surface.
Features of the Book
- Explanations
- Diagrams, including cutaway
- Comparative information
Purpose
Shaping the Earth can be used to introduce and reinforce the following skills and understandings:
- asking questions
- comparing and contrasting information
- recognizing that the structure of Earth is always changing
- exploring how water, the weather, and volcanic action cause gradual changes in Earth’s crust
For more information please see our Lesson Plan
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