Experimenting with Erosion

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Experimenting with Erosion

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The purpose of this lesson plan is to provide an opportunity to investigate the process of erosion and some of the factors that influence the rates of soil loss. In addition, the students should be developing writing, graphing and analytical skills.

Education Levels:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Earth Science, Writing (composition)

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

Arizona State University

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Keywords:

Erosion, Soil, Sediment

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

GK-12

Contributor:

Brenda Koerner

Is Part Of:

https://www.istemnetwork.org/

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Paint trays (with holes pre-drilled in bottom corner); Plastic cups; Scissors; Watering cans; Wooden blocks; Potting soil; Water

Learning Time:

4 classes

Referenced Resources/Versions

Required Learning:

http://gk12.asu.edu/Lessons/Earth%20and%20Space%20Sciences/Experimenting%20with%...

Required Learning:

http://gk12.asu.edu/Lessons/Earth%20and%20Space%20Sciences/Experimenting%20with%...

Required Learning:

http://gk12.asu.edu/Lessons/Earth%20and%20Space%20Sciences/Experimenting%20with%...

Required Learning:

http://gk12.asu.edu/Lessons/Earth%20and%20Space%20Sciences/Experimenting%20with%...

Required Learning:

http://gk12.asu.edu/Lessons/Earth%20and%20Space%20Sciences/Experimenting%20with%...

Assessment:

http://gk12.asu.edu/Lessons/Earth%20and%20Space%20Sciences/Experimenting%20with%...

Assessment:

http://gk12.asu.edu/Lessons/Earth%20and%20Space%20Sciences/Experimenting%20with%...

Assessment:

http://gk12.asu.edu/Lessons/Earth%20and%20Space%20Sciences/Experimenting%20with%...

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science, Language Arts

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards

Text Types and Purposes

2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6—12

Key Ideas and Details

2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

Broad Correlation

Academic Content Standards - Science (2004)

Strand 1: Inquiry Process
Inquiry Process establishes the basis for students' learning in science. Students use scientific processes: questioning, planning and conducting investigations, using appropriate tools and techniques to gather data, thinking critically and logically about relationships between evidence and explanations, and communicating results.

Concept 1: Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses

Formulate predictions, questions, or hypotheses based on observations. Locate appropriate resources.

PO 2. Formulate questions based on observations that lead to the development of a hypothesis. (See M06-S2C1-01)

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