Weathering and Erosion

Next week in Earth Science we will be covering the topics of weathering and erosion. It is chapter 10 and 12 in our textbooks.

Weathering and Erosion are very important topics in the field of Earth Science. They are the one of the foundational ways that the surface of the Earth changes.

Our assignments this week are

-Chapter 10 and 12 Crossword and Reading Guides

-Chapter 10 Review Questions 1-15

-Chapter 12 Review Questions 1-15

-Valley Creation Activity

Valley Creation Activity

-We will create a plain (using soil, rocks, synthesized plant/animal life) and then use water and ice to create the three different kinds of valleys that are possible. Students will experiment with different compositions of materials in their valleys to determine what can change the rate of erosion and deposition. This will represent the factors that can impact a valley during its formation.

-Students will be asked to write a one paragraph reflection after each trial.

-This will also demonstrate how rivers can mature from stage to stage.

More info to come soon!!!!

Brandi Kohler