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Laura Candler: Weathering, Erosion and Deposition [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students differentiate between weathering, erosion, and deposition in this lesson plan for students grades 4-6.
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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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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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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Processes of Sedimentation in Gravel Pits

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For 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...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating the Minnesota River's Glacial History Near Henderson, Mn.

For Teachers 6th - 8th
While visiting three separate sites in or near the Minnesota River valley, students 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...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Go Inquire System

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students us the GO Inquire online tool to develop knowledge and skills in the concepts of erosion, transportation, and deposition.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Erosion and Deposition by Gravity

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identifies causes and effects of landslides and mudslides and explains how slump and creep occur.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Stream Velocity Investigation Using Inquiry

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

Serc: Interpreting the Geologic History of Canyon De Chelly

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Earth Science teachers will combine field observations with the information given in the classroom to interpret the geologic history of Canyon de Chelly, Arizona.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Rocks and Landforms

For Students 6th - 8th
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...