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Agents of Erosion

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Fourth graders observe and identify the effects of geological activities and weathering on Earth's surface. They also take a look at reports of events such as storms, earthquakes, floods, and volcanoes. There is a hefty hands-on activity involving dirt, water, and a tray full of pebbles and rocks. This geology lesson is well worth implementing with your junior geologists!

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the earth's crust, the earth's layers, erosion, geology

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earth's surface, erosion, geology, science
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4th
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Science
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1 hr
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