C2.1 - Lesson 2: The formation of the Alps

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From the mountains to the sea

C2.1: The formation of the Alps

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What is the plan for today?

• Check homework "Start"
• Start of paragraph 1: The forming of the Alps

Goals of last lesson

You can explain what a glacier is.

You can explain why glaciers are getting smaller.

Goals of this lesson

1. You are able to explain the differences between endogenic- and exogenic forces.
   
2. You can think of 2 examples for both endogenous and exogenous forces (G66).
   
3. You can explain why shells and fossils can be found in the Alps.
   
4. You can explain in 4 steps how the Alps are formed. 

Open page 26-27 in your coursebook.

What are endogenic and exogenic forces?

Endogenic & exogenic forces

Take your notebook in front of you;

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Explain in your own words the difference between endogenous and exogenous forces.

- Give 2 examples of both.

You're allowed to do this together with you neighbour.

Endogenic & exogenic forces

Endogenic forces

Forces from within the Earth, that changes the Earth's crust.

Exogenic forces

Forces from outside the Earth, that changes the Earth's crust.

Open page 26 of your textbook.

Take a look at figure 1, you can see the process how the Alps are formed. Try to explain, in 4 steps, what you see in every step.

You can explain why shells and fossils can be found in the Alps.

Open G81

Open your notebook and work out the 3 kinds of weathering.

- What are the characteristics?

- What are the differences?

Let's go!

• Read the text at page 24/25 of your coursebook.
  
• Make exercises 2 to 5 of paragraph 1 at page 23 in your workbook.
• Use the atlas at exercise 1.

Rules while working:

• You're allowed to work together with your neighbor (WHISPERING).
  
• Raise your finger if you've a question.
  
• Always read the exercise well before you ask your question.

Goals of this lesson

1. You are able to explain the differences between endogenous and exogenous forces.
   
2. You can think of 2 examples for both endogenous and exogenous forces (G66).
   
3. You can explain why shells and fossils can be found in the Alps.
   
4. You can explain in 4 steps how the Alps are formed. 

Homework for next week

1 till 5 of paragraph 1.