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Mini-Landslide

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore how different materials (sand, gravel, lava rock) with different water contents on different slopes result in landslides of different severity. They measure the severity by how far the landslide debris extends into model...
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Landslides!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover soil and Earth movement by experimenting in class.  In this Earth Science instructional activity, students utilize a stream table, soil, graduated cylinder and water to create a re-enactment of a landslide. ...
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Avalanche

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate natural disasters by participating in an experiment. In this water formation activity, students define the dangers associated with avalanches and landslides. Middle schoolers utilize a bag of sand,...
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Our Disastrous World

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore natural disasters around the world from the experiences of other students, friends and families. They collaborate with countries such as Japan, China, India, Australia, Russia, Great Britain as well as from the United...
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Landscapes

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore landforms and landscapes. They demonstrate an appreciation for and examine how to recognize the attributes of landforms and landscapes. Students create a landscape and reflect on their painting.