University of California
Weathering and Erosion
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...
Mr. E. Science
Weathering and Soil
From types of rocks to types of weathering, learners gain knowledge on minerals, composition of soil, and the effects of weathering on Earth.
Science Friday
How Boulders Are Born
Want your class to rock? Then try this boulder activity. Pupils learn about a specific boulder field and use edible materials to demonstrate the geological processes that formed this unique feature. Weathering, erosion, and mass wasting...
National Park Service
Caves, Canyons, Cactus, and Critters
Mother Nature's Gravel Company is open for business! The unit includes four lessons covering weathering and erosion. Experiments are simple to complete and young geologists compare notes to see who makes the biggest ice wedge, moves...
PBS
Breaking it Down
After challenging themselves to correctly choose the form of erosion and length of time required for a given landform to develop, earth science class members model mechanical and chemical weathering with various lab demonstrations over...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Weathering & Erosion
RJ argues that playing the video game, Super Duo Breaker and Whoosh, is a good way to study for a quiz on weathering and erosion. The game character Mr. Breaker breaks things down and the character Mr. Whoosh carries them away in the...
Curated OER
Slip Slidin' Away
Students investigate mechanical weathering as a form of erosion. In this erosion lesson, students, define weathering and erosion before determining how the Earth's surface is in a constant state of change. They watch a video, access...
Curated OER
Weathering & Erosion
First educate, and then quiz viewers on the ins and outs of weathering and erosion. At a level appropriate for upper elementary or middle school earth scientists, these slides display animated graphics and photos. The first 22 slides...
Curated OER
Weathering
In this weathering worksheet, students investigate the effects of water and acid on limestone. They form a hypothesis for both and experiment to find the results.
Curated OER
Types of Weathering
In this weathering worksheet, students compare the two types of weathering: mechanical and chemical. This worksheet has 11 matching questions.
Curated OER
Weathering Walk
In this weathering worksheet, students walk around campus and observe ten examples of both mechanical and chemical weathering. They answer questions related to their observations.
Curated OER
Types of Weathering
In this weathering learning exercise, students compare mechanical and chemical weathering and give an example of each type of weathering listed. This learning exercise has 2 graphic organizers.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating the Rate of Weathering on Various Rock Types.
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...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Geology: Surface Processes
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,...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Trb 4:3 Investigation 3 Weathering
This lesson plan describes activities which allow learners to investigate four types of weathering and their relationship to soil formation. The four weathering forces investigated include wind, running water, plant roots and freezing...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Mechanical Weathering
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes various types of mechanical weathering.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Sedimentary Rocks
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factors that determine sediments and sedimentary rock materials and composition.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Mechanical Weathering
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes various types of mechanical weathering.
Geography 4 kids
Geography4 Kids: Biosphere: Weathering
A look at the different forms .. mechanical and biological .. that weathering can take. Each has its own unique processes including freeze thaw and salt wedging. Photos are included.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Dirtmeister's Science Reporters: Erosion
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.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Weathering Landforms
This lesson plan will demonstrate the mechanical weathering process known as frost wedging and the biological weathering process caused by plants. The materials required include plaster of Paris, balloons, seeds, paper plates and a...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Interactives: Rock Cycle: How Rocks Change
Find out how rocks and rock layers change with erosion and weathering.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Real Life Examples of Weathering
Explains what weathering is and gives lots of examples of mechanical, chemical, and biological weathering.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Erosion of a Sea Stack Over 100 Years
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...