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.

Resource ID#: 13474 Type: Unit/Lesson Sequence

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s) 10 Minute(s)

Keywords: weathering, erosion, ice, glacier, plant, wind, water, coastal

Instructional Component Type(s): Unit/Lesson Sequence, Worksheet, Image/Photograph

Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)

Resource Collection: Orange County Public Schools

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Aligned Access Points

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these access points.

SC.4.E.6.In.4

Identify that wind and water cause physical weathering and erosion of rocks.

SC.4.E.6.Su.4

Recognize examples of weathering or erosion in the environment.

SC.4.E.6.Pa.4

Recognize the effect of weathering on an object.

SC.4.N.1.Su.1

Ask a question about the natural world, explore materials, observe, and share information.

SC.4.N.1.Su.3

Answer questions about objects and actions related to science.

SC.4.N.1.Pa.4

Recognize that people share information about science.

SC.4.N.1.In.4

Communicate observations and findings through the use of pictures, writing, or charts.

SC.4.N.1.Su.4

Record observations using drawings, dictation, or pictures.

SC.4.N.1.In.5

Recognize that scientists perform experiments, make observations, and gather evidence.

SC.4.N.1.Su.5

Recognize ways that scientists collect evidence, such as by observations or measuring.

SC.4.N.3.Su.1

Recognize different types of models, such as a replica or a picture.

SC.4.N.3.Pa.1

Match a model that is a replica to a real object.

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