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Erosion Teacher Resources

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Resource Type
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Grade
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Erosion
42
5th
3.0/5 Stars

Fifth graders study what erosion is, what causes it, and ways to slow its progress. They complete an experiment that depicts soil moving down a slope as water is poured on it to show how moving water erodes land. Next, they observe examples of erosion in the school yard, and discuss how plants can slow the process.

Erosion
15
5th
3.0/5 Stars

Fifth graders study the effects of running water on erosion. They examine how the soil on the playground is affected by erosion and determine how the placement of trees and shrubs changes the path of erosion. In their science journals, they document their observations before extending discussing what happens when deforestation occurs.

Erosion: Changing the Face of Earth
32
4th
3.0/5 Stars

Fourth graders explore how the landscape of the planet can be changed by different elements of wind, water, ice and chemicals through hands-on activities. They examine pictures of areas around town and discuss anything they think is out of the ordinary in the pictures. After creating hypotheses about what has happened in the pictures, they conduct experiments in groups about the type of erosion they believe to have occurred.

Erosion
215
3rd - 4th
3.0/5 Stars

Students discover the meaning of the word erosion and discuss effects of rocks and sticks upon the soil. They then work in small groups to construct a model of erosion to make observations and then write them in their science journals.

Erosion Patterns
11
5th
3.0/5 Stars

Fifth graders explore erosion and the different types of sediment.  In this erosion patterns lesson students complete an activity and divide into groups and conduct an experiment. 

Exploring Beach Erosion in the Great Lakes
187
4th
4.5/5 Stars

Fourth graders conduct an experiment.  In this beach erosion lesson, 4th graders define erosion, brainstorm ways to stop erosion, view pictures and video clips of erosion, and complete an experiment that models the process of erosion.

Weathering & Erosion
61
4th - 8th
3.0/5 Stars

First educate, and then quiz viewers on the ins and outs of weathering and erosion. At a level appropriate for upper elementary or middle school earth scientists, these slides display animated graphics and photos. The first 22 slides break down the difference between mechanical and chemical weathering and then relate it to the process of erosion. The remaining slides present 10 critical-thinking questions to reinforce the concepts presented. You may want to update a few of the photos as they are of poor quality.

Sound Erosions
7
4th
4.0/5 Stars

Fourth graders study the process of erosion. In this erosion lesson, 4th graders consider how erosion reshapes the Earth's surface. Students explore different causes of erosion, both man-made and natural. In small groups, students create a piece of music depicting a form of erosion. Lesson references materials not included in lesson plan.

Erosion and Deposition
39
8th
2.5/5 Stars

Eighth graders research about the effects of coastal erosion. In this earth science instructional activity, 8th graders create a bumper sticker to promote public awareness about the issue. They also watch a video and answer key questions about it.

Erosion on Earth
14
5th - 6th
4.0/5 Stars

Students explore Earth science by collaborating on a research activity with classmates. For this erosion lesson, students identify the causes for erosion and the impact it has on our planet. Students research the web for information regarding erosion and geology before completing a Google Document activity with their entire class.