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Bering Land Bridge National Preserve

Erosion: Washing Away the Earth

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Erosion can be a major issue. It is caused by a number of factors, both manmade and natural. The effects of erosion are very evident on Arctic coastal villages that are experiencing storm surges and no longer have the added protection of longer lasting sea ice. Research indicates that both the storm surges and lost of sea ice are the result of climate change.

Glacier National Park

Erosion and Preservation of the Water Table

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Teacher will demonstrate or have students take turns, pouring water on different ground covers to observe which holds the sediments in place better.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Changes in the Landscape: Weathering and Erosion

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

The land that Lincoln once walked and played is everchanging. Discover evidence of weathering and erosion that has changed the landscape at Knob Creek. Meets Kentucky 4th grade science standards. This lesson was created by Kentucky teachers as a part of the History and Science Explore Project.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

Journey Through Earth’s Transformations: Erosion and Sinkholes

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

Gather evidence and discover sinkholes. Meets Kentucky 2nd grade science standards. This lesson was created by Kentucky teachers as a part of the History and Science Explore Project.

Yellowstone National Park

Landscaping with Wind and Water

• Type: Student Activities
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

In this activity, students will demonstrate the destructive forces of erosion on small “mountains” and survey an area to identify evidence of erosion.

Arches National Park

Moving Rocks

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Lower Elementary: Pre-Kindergarten through Second Grade

Students explore how weathering and erosion form the landforms seen at Arches National Park.

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

Natural History Collection at FODO

• Type: Online Galleries
• Grade Levels: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade

Ground pine found on the park trail. Native plants are helpful to prevent soil erosion and to enrich the soil.

Grand Teton National Park

Rock the Tetons

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students learn about geology in simple, tangible ways while witnessing first hand versions of mountain building and erosion.

Acadia National Park

Sedimentary Sleuths Program Planner

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

This hands-on program takes place at Sand Beach and is an exploration of geological processes such as weathering and erosion. Interpretation of geologic and topographic maps is included.

Buffalo National River

Buffalo Caves and Karst

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

This lesson was designed to help students learn about karst landscapes and how erosion can form various land features (ex. caves).

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

How to Make a Cave

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Just the power of weathering, erosion, and deposition is enough to make a cave! Students will explore a virtual scan of Timpanogos Cave to discover evidence of these concepts.

Glacier National Park

The Work of Water

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade

Students construct a river model. Then use a watering can or hose to observe the role water has in causing weathering, erosion, deposition and sculpting the landscape.

Acadia National Park

Virtual: Grades 4-5, Sedimentary Sleuths

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Wind, waves, and ice! Become a sediment detective and investigate how weathering and erosion have shaped the landscape of Acadia National Park over time. (1 hour)

Haleakalā National Park

Rolling Stones: Haleakalā National Park Rocks!

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

This lesson explores the forces of weathering and erosion that shape our island home. It recounts volcanic creation, and then delves into the gradual destruction caused by the forces of wind, water, ice and waves.

Grand Canyon National Park

Self-guided Geology Trip

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Explore the fascinating geology of Grand Canyon with four engaging activities. Walk the Trail of Time, learn about the dramatic erosive forces of the Canyon, and observe and reflect on change over time.

Colorado National Monument

Rocky Rangers: Elementary Earth Science

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Topics: Erosion & Natural Disasters, Fossils, Rock Cycle, Rock Types | This program explores elementary earth science standards through four station rotation activities that model the rock cycle.

Grand Canyon National Park

Forces Shaping the Grand Canyon: Upper Elementary

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students investigate the rocks and landscape of Grand Canyon looking for weathering, erosion, and deposition. Through guided inquiry students look for evidence of forces making the canyon wider and deeper. AZ Science Standard: 4.E1U1.6

Ages and Stages: The Life of a Hawaiian Volcano

• Type: Lesson Plan
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Students will learn about the evolution of a volcanic island from origin to erosion. They will understand that Hawaiian volcanoes have gradually progressed through different stages as they are formed, emerge, and erode back into the sea from which they came.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Learn at the Ledges

• Type: Field Trips
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

Hike the Ledges and discover how geologic processes have shaped the land. Look for evidence of how erosion and deposition have changed the land, examine how weathering occurs and explore the rocks that make up the Ledges.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Northeast Ohio Geology Virtual Program - Grades 3-5

• Type: Distance Learning
• Grade Levels: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade

This program focuses on earth science by exploring the Ledges area of the national park. Students will learn about local landforms and discover how geologic processes including erosion, deposition, and weathering continue to shape northeast Ohio.