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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Weathering and Decomposition

For Students 2nd - 6th
Learn about weathering and decomposition in this tutorial that includes interactive activities, videos, and more.
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Weathering and Erosion

For Students 6th - 8th
A quick overview of the processes of weathering and erosion which shape Earth's surface.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Landforms From Erosion and Deposition Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Summarizes the key points about the six types of erosion and deposition that create Earth's landforms. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Erosion of a Sea Stack Over 100 Years

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Water Erosion

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Nature, learn about the erosive action of water on the Hawaiian landscape and human efforts to limit it.
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Activity
US Department of Agriculture

U.s. Department of Agriculture: Soil Erosion Experiments

For Students K - 1st
Experiment explores how soil erosion occurs.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Real Life Examples of Weathering

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what weathering is and gives lots of examples of mechanical, chemical, and biological weathering.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Mechanical Weathering

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes various types of mechanical weathering.
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Handout
National Geographic

National Geographic: Encyclopedia: Weathering

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Nat Geo's encyclopedia entry will identify and explain what weathering is and how it affects Earth and the life on it. Check out the vibrant photographs will illustrate the weathering processes around the globe.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Mechanical Weathering

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes various types of mechanical weathering.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Chemical Weathering

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Chemical weathering wears down rocks through chemical reactions.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Influences on Weathering

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Variables that affect the rate of weathering.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Showing the Difference Between Erosion and Weathering

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In the lesson, the learners will be learning about weathering and erosion. They will see examples of weathering and erosion and the difference between the two. They will be performing experiments that show weathering and erosion. This...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Erosion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this investigation, students will use sand to build a mountain and then use a straw and watering can to simulate wind erosion and water erosion. Students will make observations and then propose ways to slow the erosion and/or speed...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Rain Erosion: Does the Rate of Water Effect Erosion?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lab, students investigate whether the rate of water falling (rain) affects the amount of erosion (soil movement). This experiment could lead to further questions: how does grass or rocks effect soil erosion, does erosion lead to...
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Activity
A to Z Teacher Stuff

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Identifying Erosion

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
AtoZteacherstuff.com presents "Identifying Erosion", a lesson plan for grade levels 3-5. Related URLS and teacher feedback provided.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Erosion in Our World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars collect evidence to investigate erosion and deposition around the schoolyard.
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Handout
Indiana University

Indiana Univ. Bloomington: Geo Notes: Standing Rocks: Remnants of Erosion [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what standing rocks are, how they are formed by erosion, and gives the names of some well-known ones in Indiana.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

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

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Looks at how wind causes erosion, how sediments are deposited by wind, and ways to prevent wind erosion.
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Handout
Geography 4 kids

Geography4 Kids: Biosphere: Erosion

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is erosion? Here's a brief look at the process of erosion ..what it is, how it happens, effects. Useful for the younger researcher.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Factors That Influence Weathering of Monuments in a Cemetery

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students will discover some of the factors that influence weathering of the monuments in a cemetery. These factors may include the type of rock, length of time the rock has been exposed to the elements or the amount of...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Weathering Landforms

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Geology: Surface Processes

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Weathering and Erosion Splashdown

For Teachers 4th
Understand how plants and their roots help slow the erosion process.

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