Just how powerful is erosion? Interested scientists learn how to identify the results of erosion with a series of lab activities. They move through stations to experiment with different types of erosion and then design and complete their own experiments to analyze erosion in specific biomes.

Concepts

erosion, weathering, physical weathering, soil erosion, water erosion, chemical weathering, mechanical weathering

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate the lesson activities throughout a unit on erosion when the appropriate topics arise

Classroom Considerations

• Allow time to collect and prepare materials
• Discuss important safety precautions when working with glassware and chemicals

Pros

• Provides links to possible alternative activities
• Includes a detailed teaching guide to help prepare for each activity

Cons

• None