All About Weathering and Erosion | Earth Science Unit

Let's explore Weathering & Erosion! Learn about how rocks break down, how the land changes, and how things like wind and water can shape our surroundings. We'll also discover different ways erosion happens and how plants can stop it. Plus, we'll see how people can affect erosion and how erosion can impact us. It's a fascinating journey into understanding how nature and people work together to shape the world around us!

How To Use This:

Take a moment to explore this resource and choose the parts that work best for you and your students. I intentionally included various options, giving you the flexibility to customize your unit plan. By the way, those posters aren't just for decorating your classroom—they can also be fantastic slides in Google Classroom! So, go ahead, delve into what this unit provides, and let's craft a science experience that's uniquely tailored to your teaching style and your students' needs!

What You Get:

• Suggested Lesson Plan Schedule

• Curated projects, activities, and video links with convenient QR codes and URL addresses

• Comprehensive List of Weathering & Erosion vocabulary and spelling words

• 6 Vocabulary word strips: Covering key terms like Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Soil, Sediment, and Particles

• 7 Fold and stand-up labels designed for various sizes of sediment

• Informative Posters:

  • "What's the Difference Between Weathering and Erosion?"

  • W. E. D. Acronym Explanation (weathering, erosion, and deposition processes)

  • Mechanical Weathering Poster (Weathering Process)

  • Chemical Weathering Poster (Weathering Process)

  • Organic Weathering Poster (Weathering Process)

  • Sediment Sizes and Types Poster

  • Erosion by Water Poster (Erosion Process)

  • Erosion by Wind Poster (Erosion Process)

  • Erosion by Ice Poster (Erosion Process)

  • Deposition of Sediment Poster

  • How Erosion Affects People Poster

  • How People Affect Erosion Poster

• Informative Articles:

  • "How Much Time Does Erosion Take?" (provided in two reading levels)

  • "Plants Can Prevent Erosion" (provided in two reading levels)

• Engaging Worksheets and Activities:

  • Erosion Word Search

  • 4 "Erosion in Action" Worksheets (observe pictures and describe the processes)

  • "Did People or Nature Cause This?" Worksheet (analyze situations and determine the cause)

  • "How Do Plants Prevent Erosion?" Worksheet (answer questions and label a diagram)

  • "What is Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition?" Spinning Wheel Craft

  • Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Flip Book (with labeled and unlabeled options)

• Writing Templates:

  • 6 templates exploring this science topic in different writing genres

  • 3 early writing templates

  • 3 beginning writing templates

• Review Game Materials:

  • Rules, setup instructions, and printable questions for an engaging and educational review game.