Weathering and Erosion
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Subject Area: Science | Grade Level: 5
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Weathering, Erosion, Earth Science
Lesson Description: Students will explore how natural forces in the world like wind, rain, and ice can work to change the surface of the Earth. Vocabulary(Part 1) Weathering: The breaking down of larger rocks into smaller pieces called sediment Erosion: The movement of sediment from one place to another by wind, water, or ice. Deposition: The dropping of sediment in a new location by wind, water, or ice Sediment: Small pieces of weathered rock. Objective:-Students will explore the relationship between weathering, erosion, and deposition. Students will understand how the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition work together to change the surface of the earth.- The students will be able to explain how weathering and erosion change the Earth’s landscape.

  • Other Other S5E1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to identify surface features on thernEarth is caused by constructive and/or destructive processes.rna. Construct an argument supported by scientific evidence to identify surface featuresrn(examples could include deltas, sand dunes, mountains, and volcanoes) as being caused byrnconstructive and/or destructive processes (examples could include deposition, weathering,rnerosion, and impact of organisms).
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Video : Weathering - Erosion - Deposition - Forces of Nature
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: This video directly introduces the vocabulary of the lesson (weathering, erosion, and deposition) alongside examples of landforms.
Quiz : Weathering and Erosion-
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times as needed.
Question #1

What are the three main processes involved in the creation of a barrier island?

Question #2

What are the agents of physical weathering mentioned in the video?

Question #3

How does erosion occur?

Question #4

Which of the following is an agent of erosion mentioned in the video?

Question #5

What is deposition?

Question #6

Which of the following examples shows deposition?

Question #7

What are the three main processes involved in the creation of a barrier island?

Question #8
Describe how rainfall and rivers contribute to erosion.
Question #9
Explain the difference between physical weathering and chemical weathering.
Question #10
Summarize the relationship between weathering, erosion, and deposition.
Description: This is a brief quiz that covers the video
Resources : National Geographic- Walter's Erosion
Instructions: Follow the link in the description and follow the directions for the game
Walter's Weathering and Erosion
Work with Walter, a friendly as he explains about erosion and weathering. You will begin your journey by doing different activities that will simulate weathering and erosion.
Erosion and deposition
Explore the different simulations on the websites to see the effects of weathering, erosion, and deposition. There are many factors that affect how weathering, erosion, and deposition changes the surface of the Earther. As you watch the simulations pick one to illustrate and include labels. Be ready to share your selection in class.
Erosion and Weathering Interactive Picture
Click through the interactive photos( all the little dots open up information about that topic). Take the comprehension quizzes about the images to test your understanding of the information. Write down three questions you have about what you have read.
Weathering and Erosion: Crash Course Kids
Review the video.
Read About Weathering and Erosion
Read about the processes of weathering and erosion
Weathering and Erosion Card Sort
Complete the interactive game where you sort landforms based on how they were formed
Description: Interactive Game- https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/walters-travels-weathering-and-erosion/