Landforms Unit Assessment

Way Chining, a science specialist, provides an overview of the Landforms unit, which includes five investigations introducing students to earth science concepts like erosion and deposition. The unit aligns with state and NGSS standards and includes materials, non-fiction books, and online resources. The teacher's guide is organized into folios with detailed information for each investigation. Students will also write an argumentative essay using the claim, evidence, reasoning framework. Preparation tips and additional resources are available on the BPS science Weebly and FSE websites.

What is the primary focus of the Landforms unit?

• Astronomy and space exploration

• Chemical reactions

• Basic earth science concepts

• Advanced physics concepts

What is one of the key concepts students learn about in the Landforms unit?

• Photosynthesis

• Erosion and deposition

• Cell division

• Magnetism

Which of the following is NOT included in the materials provided with the Landforms unit?

• Online resources

• Materials for investigations

• Mathematics textbooks

• Non-fiction reading books

How are literacy skills integrated into the Landforms unit?

• By using non-fiction reading books

• Through fictional stories

• With comic books

• Via poetry readings

What is the purpose of the teacher's guide in the Landforms unit?

• To provide a list of students

• To organize the unit's content and resources

• To offer a history of earth science

• To replace classroom teaching

What is included in each folio of the teacher's guide?

• Art projects

• Student attendance sheets

• Investigation guides and assessments

• Historical timelines

What framework do students use for their argumentative essay in the Landforms unit?

• Problem-Solution Framework

• Cause-Effect Framework

• Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Framework

• Narrative Framework

What type of essay do students write in the Landforms unit?

• Descriptive essay

• Narrative essay

• Argumentative essay

• Expository essay

Before starting each investigation, what is recommended for teachers to do?

• Skip the teacher's guide

• Ignore the online resources

• Directly start the class

• Watch the teacher preparation video

Where can teachers find additional support documents for the Landforms unit?

• On social media platforms

• In the local bookstore

• On the BPS science Weebly website

• In the school library