A quick overview of the processes of weathering and erosion which shape Earth's surface.

A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of weathering and erosion, what they are, and how they alter the Earth's surface.

Students 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.

Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 4-ESS2-1: weathering and erosion.

Understand how plants and their roots help slow the erosion process.

Learn about weathering and decomposition in this tutorial that includes interactive activities, videos, and more.

In the lesson plan, the students will be learning about weathering and erosion. They will see examples of weathering and erosion and the difference between the two. They will be performing experiments that show weathering and erosion....

Activities help students understand erosion.

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,...

In this investigation, middle schoolers will use sand to build a mountain and then use a straw and watering can to simulate wind erosion and water erosion. Students will make observations and then propose ways to slow the erosion and/or...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at mechanical and chemical weathering, agents of weathering, and gives examples of each type of weathering.

This hands-on activity explores five different forms of erosion (chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Students rotate through stations and model each type of erosion on rocks, soils and minerals. The students record their...

In this Earth Science field investigation, students will make observations of the rock above and below the Minneopa State Park waterfalls. Students will then make observations of gravestones at Minneopa Cemetery. Through these...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the processes of weathering and erosion, along with their effects. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...

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,...

Dirtmeister describes erosion, how it works, different causes, and types of weathering. Included are questions to help get you thinking about erosion in your area.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about the six types of erosion and deposition that create Earth's landforms. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Indicates the factors that lead to landslides and other mass movements, what their characteristics are, and how to avoid them.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes various types of mechanical weathering.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes various types of mechanical weathering.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Chemical weathering wears down rocks through chemical reactions.

Explains what weathering is and gives lots of examples of mechanical, chemical, and biological weathering.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Variables that affect the rate of weathering.

Nat Geo's encyclopedia entry will identify and explain what weathering is and how it affects Earth and the life on it. Check out the vibrant photographs will illustrate the weathering processes around the globe.