Describe evidence of changes on Earth's surface in terms of slow processes (e.g., erosion, weathering, mountain building, deposition) and rapid processes (e.g. volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides).

 Describe how wind, water and ice shape and reshape Earth's land surface by eroding rock and soil in some areas and depositing them in other areas producing characteristic landforms (e.g., dunes, deltas, glacial moraines).

 Select, create, and use graphic organizers to interpret textual information.

 Answer literal, inferential, and evaluative questions to demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate print texts, electronic, and visual media.

 Locate important details about a topic using different sources of information, including books, magazines, newspapers, and online sources.

 Prepare for publication (e.g. for display or for sharing with others) writing that follows a format appropriate to the purpose, using techniques such as electronic resources and graphics to enhance the final products.