Grade: 4th

28 Feb 2021

Erosion and Weathering

August-June

In Ohio, our rivers and streams tell a story. Changes in the landscape are caused by weathering of rock and soil, and by transportation and deposition of sediments. Students will explore the process of erosion and look for signs of weathering here at Greenacres.

Standards:

  • ESS Grade 4: Earth’s surface has specific characteristics and landforms that can be identified.
  • ESS Grade 4: The surface of Earth changes due to weathering.
  • ESS Grade 4: The surface of Earth changes due to erosion and deposition.

Vocabulary:

erosion, weathering, deposition, sediment, landform