Grade 8 Unit 05: Forces that Changed the Earth (15 days)
TEKS
(6) Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that there is a relationship between force, motion, and energy. The student is expected to:
(C) investigate and describe applications of Newton's three laws of motion such as in vehicle restraints, sports activities, amusement park rides, Earth's tectonic activities, and rocket launches.
(9) Earth and space. The student knows that natural events can impact Earth systems. The student is expected to:
(A) describe the historical development of evidence that supports plate tectonic theory;
(B) relate plate tectonics to the formation of crustal features; and
(C) interpret topographic maps and satellite views to identify land and erosional features and predict how these features may be reshaped by weathering.
Resources
- Three types of plate boundaries.
- Before taking the test on this unit, you should do the review.