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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Factors That Influence Weathering of Monuments in a Cemetery

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, young scholars will discover some of the factors that influence weathering of the monuments in a cemetery. These factors may include the type of rock, length of time the rock has been exposed to the elements or the...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Weathering Landforms

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan will demonstrate the mechanical weathering process known as frost wedging and the biological weathering process caused by plants. The materials required include plaster of Paris, balloons, seeds, paper plates and a...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Geology: Surface Processes

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial, you will learn about the types of weathering and erosion that rocks and landforms undergo. This will lead to a discussion of soil and the types of soil. Lastly, you will learn about mass movements of soil,...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Weathering and Erosion Splashdown

For Teachers 4th
Understand how plants and their roots help slow the erosion process.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: What's the Difference Between Weathering and Erosion?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Brief explanation of the difference between weathering and erosion.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The Nature of the Land Around Us

For Teachers 6th - 7th
An inquiry investigation which allows students to drive their learning by creating questions about the land around them. They collect varied data to analyze the nature of the land, and as a result, investigate erosion and weathering in...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Weathering and Erosion

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how solid rock is worn down through weathering.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Weathering and Erosion Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides a brief summary of key points about weathering and erosion. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Earth Is a Changin'

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This instructional activity introduces and describes the main types of erosion (i.e., chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Students learn examples of each type of erosion and discuss how erosion changes the surface of the...
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eSchool Today

E School Today: How Does Erosion Shape Landforms

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the natural process of erosion.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Influences on Weathering Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an overview of the influences of weathering.
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: How Does Weathering Shape Landforms?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn the basics of the process of weathering.
Article
eSchool Today

E School Today: Physical Weathering

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how weathering changes rocks.
Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Erosion: Facts and Information

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explains erosion, its effects, causes, and how it can be controlled.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Earth Changes: Looking at Weathering and Erosion

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars will explore weathering and erosion, what causes them, and the difference between them. They will be able to find evidence of weathering and erosion in the environment around them.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 4 Ess2 1: Weathering and Erosion

For Teachers 4th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 4-ESS2-1: weathering and erosion.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Processes of Sedimentation in Gravel Pits

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In 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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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Weathering

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces the concepts of weathering and erosion. Both physical and chemical weathering, and their causes are discussed. Video is embedded. The flipchart also has assessment questions...
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Other

Weathering

For Students 9th - 10th
Studies weathering and provides a brief overview of what weathering is and how it effects the environment.
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Other

Rocks and Minerals: The Rock Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about various rock types and the rock cycle.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Move It!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the erosive effects of waves, streams, glaciers, and wind.
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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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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...
Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Landscape Regions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lab activity where students study the" relationships between landscape appearance, topography and underlying geology". In this particular activity students explore the landscape region of New York State to see the effects of...

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