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Handout
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Water Science School: Sinkholes

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a sinkhole? Where are they found? What causes them? This text based article will provide the answer to these questions, and more!
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Understanding Deposition in Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what is meant by the deposition of sediments by wind and water and provides examples of the resulting landforms.
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Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Rivers and Streams

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Evergreen Project profiles the natural history of rivers and streams. Topics include watersheds, how a stream becomes a river, erosion, water pollution, and the like.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Stream Char and Discharge: Interdisciplinary Approach

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this Interdisciplinary Field Investigation students will combine science, math, geography, creative writing and art. The setting will be a local stream (site yet to be determined, Minnehaha or Vermillion) where 150 students will...
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Activity
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: What's Down There?

For Students 9th - 10th
Students build a model to learn about the cycle of erosion and deposition by water and wind which deposits layer upon layer of rock, soil, and organic material to the surface.
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Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Sinkholes in a Cup

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners simulate a sinkhole, and discover the geological catalysts that happen beofore sinkholes occur.