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Okanagan University: Eolian Processes and Landforms
A wonderfully detailed introduction to the topic of wind erosion and landforms. Contains many illustrations and maps which show the concepts that are presented in the text.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hurricane Matthew Causes Weathering and Erosion
View videos and photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and see how the earth's landforms changed as a result of the heavy winds and rain. Weathering and erosion made a new landform and dramatically changed the coastline....
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Montauk Historical Society: Montauk Point Lighthouse: Erosion Control
This website explains the problem that erosion has created for this particular lighthouse. There is a detailed explanation of what is causing the erosion and how to fix it.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Landforms From Erosion and Deposition Study Guide
[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.
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Fighting Soil Erosion
Educate students about soil erosion with this thorough lesson which focuses on the geography of Guinea.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Erosion
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...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Glaciers, Water and Wind, Oh My!
This hands-on activity explores five different forms of erosion (chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Students rotate through stations and model each type of erosion on rocks, soils and minerals. The students record their...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigation Erosion in Our World
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.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Identifying Erosion
AtoZteacherstuff.com presents "Identifying Erosion", a lesson plan for grade levels 3-5. Related URLS and teacher feedback provided.
Kenyon College
Kenyon College: Soil Erosion
Different types of erosion are discussed along with suggested ways to solve erosion problems on farms in this two-page article.
University of Washington
Iris: Noaa Images: Erosional Landforms
Examples, with images, of different types of landforms created by water and wind erosion.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Erosion by Wind
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How winds erode surfaces and form various terrain features.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Earth's Systems: Wind and Water Change Earth's Surface
Observe how wind and water reshape the face of Earth's surface with these slideshows. Students will use evidence from videos and images to observe and describe how wind and water contribute to natural events that are constantly reshaping...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Erosion in Our World
Young scholars collect evidence to investigate erosion and deposition around the schoolyard.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Second Grade Science: Preventing Erosion
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Demonstrates how water and wind move soil, which can cause issues for farmers.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Eolian Processes
A site containing a description of basic Eolian (wind) processes and how they effect various types of terrain. Includes many pictures which illustrate the presented concepts.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Erosion
Study the subject of erosion including water, wind, and glacial erosion, fun facts, human causes, and controlling it on this site.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Blowing and Flowing
Students make predictions about the erosion of three types of soil. The three soil types contain varying amounts of vegetation. This investigation requires the construction of an erosion table. The activity takes only 45 minutes, but the...
BBC
Bbc News: Soil Loss Threatens Food Prospects
An informative site that examines the multiple causes of soil erosion and possible remedies.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Engineering for the Earth
Young students are introduced to the complex systems of the Earth through numerous lessons on its natural resources, processes, weather, climate and landforms. Key earth science topics include rocks, soils and minerals, water and natural...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Move It!
Fourth graders explore the erosive effects of waves, streams, glaciers, and wind.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Dust Busters: How No Plow Farmers Try to Save Our Soil
In this environmental science fair project, students will build models of fields prepared by plow-based and no-till methods, and see which ones are best at retaining soil moisture and preventing surface runoff.
Curated OER
Wind Erosion
Reasons for concern, soil degradation, gravity and compaction, rain, wind, and remedies for saving cropland are just a few of the many topics explored in this all encompassing site.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Earth Is a Changin'
This lesson introduces and describes the main types of erosion (i.e., chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Young scholars learn examples of each type of erosion and discuss how erosion changes the surface of the Earth....
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