Soil Searching

By Angie Taggart       Grade: 2nd

Students will be exploring and comparing the materials found in three different soils.

Where Did the Water Go?

By Sarah Satre       Grade: 4th

This lesson is a 4–5 day lesson having 4th grade students explore the concept of evaporation.

Erosion

By Doug Noon       Grade: 4th

The surface of the earth changes due to erosion.

What Causes the Phases of the Moon?

By Lyn Ballam       Grades: 4th - 8th

The phenomenon of the phases of the moon is often misunderstood. This lesson addresses misconceptions through several hands on activities and includes extensions in math, history, and literature.

Water Cycle

By Mollie Smith       Grades: 4th - 5th

Students will understand the water cycle with this hands-on lesson.

Break It Up - Move It Out

By Donald Eldridge       Grade: 5th - 6th

Learn about forces that cause the earth’s surface to change by investigating three agents of physical weathering.

Who's Stealing Our Land?

By Brian Bailey       Grades: 5th - 6th

This LCM concentrates on erosion caused by water and various factors that may contribute to the prevention of water erosion.

Viscosity Studies

By Judy Onslow       Grades: 7th - 8th

Students will explore the viscosity of liquids and how viscosity relates to lava flows.

Stream Velocity and Erosion of Streambed Materials

By Georgia Tompkins       Grades: Middle/High

The Power of Water-Explore how changes in elevation affect the velocity of stream flow and the erosional power of water flowing through different materials.

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