Rocks and Weathering: Agents of Erosion

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Agents of Erosion Example


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Activity Overview

Weathering is the process that breaks down larger rocks into smaller rock pieces and erosion is the movement of these smaller pieces. There are four agents of erosion: gravity, water, ice, and wind. In this activity, students will create a spider map that identifies and illustrates each agent of erosion. To challenge your more advanced students, have them find examples of different land formations caused by the erosion types.


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Student Instructions

Identify and describe four ways rocks can be eroded.

  1. Click "Start Assignment".
  2. Identify four ways rocks can be eroded and label the titles of the cells.
  3. Find an image using Photos for Class to represent each type of erosion.
    • Alternatively, use a series of scenes, shapes, characters, and props to create a Storyboard That visualization.
  4. Write a description of each type of erosion in the description box underneath the cell.

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