Weathering and Erosion
by Yara Katz
This hands-on lesson digs deeper into the study of weathering and erosion. It should be taught after students have an understanding of the sun’s energy and some of the ways it impacts the Earth. The lesson will connect to how the sun impacts weather, and how this weather has an effect upon the Earth.
Lesson Grade Level
3rd GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IQit2dP0Z9LMfUBpL-19B0ZcP_unS0zCj99_Fsw…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Reading (Informational Text) Speaking & Listening
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