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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Landforms From Groundwater Erosion and Deposition

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How groundwater creates landforms.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Stream

For Students 9th - 10th
This article presents information on streams and various terminology associated with streams. In the article, the difference between intermittent and blue-line streams are discussed. Also, the difference between first-, second-, third-,...
Handout
Orpheus Books

Q Files: Earth: Erosion: Rivers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Identify the upper waters, lower courses and whatever "falls" in between while studying the science of rivers.
Article
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: What Is Glacial Erosion?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the formation and existence of glaciers, and the effects of their movement.
Graphic
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Erosion of a Sea Stack Over 100 Years

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This series of photos dramatically illustrates the process of mechanical weathering known as rock abrasion. Taken over a 100 year span, you can see the effects of rock abrasion on Jump-off Joe, a sea stack at Nye Beach in Oregon. The...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Weathering" Heights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson introduces learners to weathering. Students will watch videos and complete drawings and diagrams as they learn about weathering, erosion, and deposition. Learners will complete a simple demonstration and relate it to how the...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Erosion and Deposition by Gravity

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identifies causes and effects of landslides and mudslides and explains how slump and creep occur.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Observing Stream Erosion, Calculating Stream Discharge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this investigation, middle schoolers will observe erosional patterns in a small stream, calculate discharge at four different points, draw depth profiles for the points where they determined discharge, and collect data on stream...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Weathering, Erosion, and the Rock Cycle

For Students 6th - 8th
Learn about the processes involved throughout the creation of sedimentary rock.
eBook
Libre Text

Libre Text: Plate Tectonics and People

For Students 9th - 10th
Over geologic time, plate movements in concert with other geologic processes, such as glacial and stream erosion, have created some of nature's most magnificent scenery. The Himalayas, the Swiss Alps, and the Andes are some spectacular...
Article
Other

Institute of Hydraulic Research: Flood Management in South America [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A 33-page paper presented at a symposium in 2006. It discusses flood control in South America, breaking the topic down into easily understandable chunks with lots of visuals. Topics covered include the impact of urbanization, two types...
Article
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: This Just In! Sand Dunes Are Cruising on Mars!

For Students 9th - 10th
New pix from Mars show sand dunes on the move. Mars has been dry for 1.5 billion years; could massive erosion be due to wind?
Handout
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Why Are Wetlands Important?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why wetlands provide natural water quality, flood protection, erosion control, recreation and aesthetic appreciation, and natural products.
Handout
Other

Tulane University: Physical Geology: Glaciers and Glaciation

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of information here about glaciation, types of glaciers, the formation of glacial ice, changes in glacier size, how glaciers move, glacial erosion, landforms produced by glaciers, glacial deposition and drift, effects of glaciation...
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering for the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young students are introduced to the complex systems of the Earth through numerous lessons on its natural resources, processes, weather, climate and landforms. Key earth science topics include rocks, soils and minerals, water and natural...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Just Look All Around You

For Teachers 1st
First graders will recognize the different types of soil and understand that through erosion from rocks is where we get soil.
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Revision Notes on Rocks

For Students 4th - 7th
Covers the three main types of rocks, different weathering processes, erosion, and the rock cycle.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Processes of Sedimentation in Gravel Pits

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this field investigation, students will investigate processes of deposition that have contributed to the current Minnesota sediments and landscape. After learning about weathering and erosion and having a short introduction to...
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Geographypods

Geographypods: Theme 2: Natural Environments

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich collection of highly engaging learning modules on topics related to the natural environment. Covers four main areas - plate tectonics, forms and processes, weather and climate, and rainforest and desert. Within each of these,...
Website
The World Bank

World Bank Group: Vietnam Coastal Wetlands Protection and Development Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Understanding the culture of an area before giving aid is crucial. A slideshow and written explanation of mangrove replanting and other schemes designed to prevent severe coastal erosion in the Mekong provinces of Vietnam demonstrate the...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Making & Breaking: The Rock Cycle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn the components of the rock cycle and how rocks can change over time under the influence of weathering, erosion, pressure and heat. They learn about geotechnical engineering and the role these engineers play in the...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Coastal Geological Processes

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive resource adapted from the National Park Service describes the many forces that affect shorelines, including tides, weathering, erosion, and deposition. Includes background reading handout and discussion questions.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Slip Sliding Away

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders will learn about erosion.
Unit Plan
Utah State Office of Education

Utah Science: Rocks & Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
A unit on rocks and minerals presented with interactive and classroom activities. Gain understanding of rocks, weather, erosion, earthquakes, and relative dating with this resource.

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