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Let's Get Moving Lesson PlanLet's Get Moving Lesson Plan
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Science 4 Inquiry
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6th - 8th
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1 hr 30 mins
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Let's Get Moving

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Rivers top the list of causes of erosion over time. Scholars experiment with wind, water, and ice reshaping sand. They connect the simulations facts about erosion and deposition to understand unique landforms such as the Grand Canyon and natural arches.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

erosion, depositions

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Highlight the difference between weathering and erosion
  • Discuss how humans reshape the land, such as man-made islands in Dubai

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of both physical and chemical weathering

Pros

  • Provides a long list of supplementary resources for both students and teachers
  • Includes two options to engage learners
  • Follows a 5E format

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3 RST.6-8.4

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