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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Hurricane Matthew Causes Weathering and Erosion

For Students 3rd - 5th
View videos and photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and see how the earth's landforms changed as a result of the heavy winds and rain. Weathering and erosion made a new landform and dramatically changed the coastline....
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Weathering & Erosion

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Weathering and Erosion

For Students 6th - 8th
A quick overview of the processes of weathering and erosion which shape Earth's surface.
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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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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Earth Changes: Looking at Weathering and Erosion

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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.
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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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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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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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Curated OER

National Park Service: Us Geological Survey: Weathering vs. Erosion

For Students 9th - 10th
The USGS & National Park Service provide a description of the difference between weathering and erosion, and the difference between chemical and mechanical weathering.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Trb 4:3 Investigation 4 Erosion

For Teachers 4th
Activities help students understand erosion.
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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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Science Struck

Science Struck: Real Life Examples of Weathering

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what weathering is and gives lots of examples of mechanical, chemical, and biological weathering.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Encyclopedia: Weathering

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Showing the Difference Between Erosion and Weathering

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In the lesson, the young scholars 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....
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating the Rate of Weathering on Various Rock Types.

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigation Erosion in Our World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lab activity, students will look for evidence of erosion in river or streams. This activity should take place after students have observed erosion in a model.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Erosion in Rivers

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students learn about water erosion through an experimental process in which small-scale buildings are placed along a simulated riverbank to experience a range of flooding conditions. They make model buildings either with a 3D printer or...
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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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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Revision Notes on Rocks

For Students 4th - 7th
Covers the three main types of rocks, different weathering processes, erosion, and the rock cycle.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Weathering and Decomposition

For Students 2nd - 6th
Learn about weathering and decomposition in this tutorial that includes interactive activities, videos, and more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Dirtmeister's Science Reporters: Erosion

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Landforms From Erosion and Deposition Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
[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.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Erosion of a Sea Stack Over 100 Years

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This series of photos dramatically illustrates the process of mechanical weathering known as rock abrasion. Taken over a 100 year span, you can see the effects of rock abrasion on Jump-off Joe, a sea stack at Nye Beach in Oregon. The...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Water Erosion

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Nature, learn about the erosive action of water on the Hawaiian landscape and human efforts to limit it.

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