Access Point #: SC.4.E.6.Su.4

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Recognize examples of weathering or erosion in the environment.
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Number: SC.4.E.6.Su.4
Category: Supported
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Big Idea: Earth Structures : Humans continue to explore the composition and structure of the surface of Earth. External sources of energy have continuously altered the features of Earth by means of both constructive and destructive forces. All life, including human civilization, is dependent on Earth’s water and natural resources.

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5020050: Science - Grade Four
7720050: Access Science Grade 4
5020110: STEM Lab Grade 4

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Weathering and Erosion:

In this unit, students learn about weathering and erosion (and different types of weathering and erosion) through different models and activities. An engineering design competition asks students to synthesize knowledge about erosion to create an erosion-blocking process/product for the Atlantic Coast.

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