Primary Sources, Student Activities
- Grade Level:
- Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- State Standards:
- NGSS
4-ESS1-1.
4-ESS2-1.
Sand Beach is one of the few Sand Beaches on Mount Desert Island, and one of the few naturally occuring beaches in Acadia National Park.
A storymap is a visual representation that allows students to explore the beach and ask questions about how the beach is formed.
A Day at Sand Beach explores:
- How was the beach formed?
- What is deposition?
- What is erosion?
- What is weathering?
- How does the beach change over time?
- What are some factors that make the beach unique?
Find out more by exploring A Day at Sand Beach storymap.
This story map was designed to compliment our field trip Sedimentary Sleuths. Find out more about field trips in Acadia.
Materials
Weathering is the breaking down of materials. The creation of Sand Beach is largely due to weathering. Demonstrating weathering using an antacid can be a great extension to the story map
Last updated: August 24, 2021