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Wind Erosion Teacher Resources
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Incredibly informative, but overly wordy, this PowerPoint walks viewers through the process of wind erosion, attempts to arrest crop-driven loss of topsoil, and the different types of wind erosion. Have your earth science class read through the slides at home. Create a worksheet to accompany the presentation, and then discuss the information in class.
Fourth graders investigate wind erosion and how to prevent unwanted erosion. They define key vocabulary terms, create an interactive diorama that demonstrates how wind causes erosion and deposition of sand and soil, and watch a video.
Young scholars investigate the effect of wind on land. In small groups they construct a sand mound and blow on the sand, recording the results. They then add to their pile using plastic chips, pebbles, or coins, and observe if their newly selected material effects the wind erosion.
This is not revolutionary, but it is informative. Earth science viewers in grades 7-12 get carried away with wave and wind erosion. They view diagrams of how waves impact ocean shorelines. They see examples of the different types of sand dunes and how they are formed. This is a terrific addition to your lesson on weathering and erosion.
Young scholars examine rock changes. In this rock, erosion, and soil lesson, students follow the steps to complete a science investigation that replicates the erosion process. Young scholars communicate and discuss their investigation findings.
Learners watch a video on the 1930's Dust Bowl phenomenon and discuss the causes for such drastic erosion. They recreate Dust Bowl conditions using plastic tubs, sand, small weights and blown air.
Learners recognize different populations in a soil sample. After demonstrating and observing water and wind erosion, students construct a levee flood control technique.
In this wind activity, high schoolers review the types of wind erosion and depositions by the wind. This activity has 2 graphic organizers and 8 fill in the blank questions.
Learners examine soil. In this science lesson plan, students recognize different populations in a soil sample, demonstrate and observe water and wind erosion, and construct a levee flood control technique.
Eighth graders research about causes of coastal erosion. In this earth science lesson plan, 8th graders create a newsletter outlining its harmful environmental effects. They share their work in class.