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...

For this activity, pupils create models in a tub or sandbox that simulate erosion caused by weathering.

Learn how salt crystallizes and the weathering effect that this has on rocks and on structures.

While visiting three separate sites in or near the Minnesota River valley, learners will question the deposition environment of rock types found and the creation of the valley itself. Students will discover find types of rock found far...

An outdoor activity where students visit a local stream for a scientific inquiry. They make observations about the stream, and take measurements of the stream's velocity, depth, and width. They will also develop a sediment thickness...

Find out how rocks and rock layers change with erosion and weathering.

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...

In this lesson, 5th graders will use context clues as they learn new science vocabulary words through listening, reading and discussing the new content. The terms are associated with the reshaping of the earth's surface.

Young scholars investigate the process of rock being eaten away by acid, thus releasing carbon dioxide into the air.

Determine how the amount and rate of water flow affect the amount of erosion.

This resource provides information about the formation of the Grand Canyon to weathering processes is provided along with a link to photos of the Grand Canyon.

Slope failure is the downslope movement of rock debris and soil in response to gravitational stresses. Three major types of mass wasting are classified by the type of downslope movement. The types of movement, falls, slides, and flows...

What is a sinkhole? Where are they found? What causes them? This text based article will provide the answer to these questions, and more!

A collection of puzzles, activities, lessons, and games related to Mammoth Cave, cave systems in general, and related topics, such as fossils, bats, weathering, and erosion.

Students get a whole new perspective of the world through images obtained from the International Space Station. Students can even request images to be taken through ISS EarthKAM. Activities and educator guides are provided.

Eight hands-on lessons module where students learn about rocks and landforms. These inquiry-based investigations explore the different types of rocks, how they are formed, the different types of landforms, and the effects of glaciers on...

Through discussion and hands-on experimentation, students learn about the geological (ancient) carbon cycle. They investigate the role of dinosaurs in the carbon cycle and the eventual storage of carbon in the form of chalk. Students...

Students reinforce their understanding of rocks, the rock cycle, and geotechnical engineering by playing a trivia game. They work in groups to prepare Jeopardy-type trivia questions (answers) and compete against each other to demonstrate...

Discover the ways in which the Earth's surface is always changing and what causes those changes through reference materials and a collection of activities.

This is written to support and further your content learning about the dynamic nature of Earth's surface. The goal is for you to develop a conceptual understanding of landforms so that you will be able to more effectively teach...

This lesson is a demonstration in how geological layers form and erode using just a stack of towels. The author describes this lesson as GeoArt, which means one looks at geologic processes through both a scientific and an artistic lens.

An all purpose site with something for everyone. Learn about global warming and climate change, ask a scientist, take a quiz, or get a lesson plan!

Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...

This digital textbook covers core earth science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.