Erosion Lesson Plan
Erosion Lesson Plan
Erosion Lesson Plan
Introduction
Science 5.1
Science 5.7
The student will investigate and understand how the Earth’s surface is constantly
changing.
f) human impact.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
• define the term weathering (the natural breakdown of rocks into particles)
• define the term erosion (the process by which weathered rock and soil on
Introduction/Anticipatory Set
grade it)
Lesson Development
understand how wind and water can cause changes on the surface
of the Earth.
• Explain that when you are not at a station, you can go to the class
Closure
• Have students get their original Grand Canyon inquiry sheet out
• Ask students to listen while the book is read and see if their
Canyon
Homework
Assessment
Formative
• While students are working at the lab, walk around and observe and
• Approve teams to move on in the lab and review labs sheets at end
members
Summative
elements
References
http://geologyonline.museum.state.il.us/tools/lessons/6.3/lesson.html