Sixth graders investigate earthquakes and volcanoes. They demonstrate fault lines with a folded piece of paper, conduct an erosion experiment, and construct a volcano using clay, baking soda and vinegar.

Pupils examine how easy it is to break rock. They investigate weathering and erosion in a number of activities.

Fourth graders examine the effects of waves on coastal land. They discover how water's power can change the appearance of land formations.

Fifth graders experiment to observe the changes created on a surface by mechanical action of water with varying amounts of mineral content and abrasive qualities. They write the predictions of their outcomes and describe all of their...

Students describe the importance of water conservation and list ways to conserve. They construct composts and fill them with materials that recycle nutrients. They inspect their homes for leaky pipes, toilets, and faucets.

Pupils examine how gravity affects erosion and deposition through teacher demonstation, and discuss its impact on their communities.

Students examine the world's rivers in this six lessons unit which mingles science with social studies. The dynamic forces that create erosion in nature are also seen as habitats and ecosystems that are affected by environmental and man...

Students study how people have tried to save beaches from wave erosion. They examine what has occurred to Cape Hatteras as a result of beach erosion and the efforts to reduce the erosion.

Young scholars compare the weathering of different-sized materials. Comparisons are made and data analyzed to reach conclusions about the process of weathering. Applications can be made for the higher grades.

Third graders experiment with three erosive change agents. They do an observation log, which they present to the class through a song, poem or skit.

Students examine the differences between weathering, erosion, and deposition as it pertains to mountains.

Second graders conduct experiments with rocks to observe weathering. They read books, examine websites and watch a video to examine how rocks break down into soil.

Second graders discuss various ways in which landforms change over time. They, in groups, research and create a reference book about landform change including tsunamis, earthquakes, weathering, erosion and volcanic eruptions.

Students easure and record volume of water, then measure and record mass of soil. They explain the effects of the following in controlling erosion: Contouring, cover crop, strip cropping, reforestation, inter-seeding.

Learners study various types of erosion. The purpose of these activities is to increase students awareness to the point where they can make intelligent decisions on proper land use.

Students examine how waves are generated by wind, create a model that uses wind to create waves and conduct an experiment that demonstrates the effect that waves have on the coastline.

Students conduct an experiment on beach erosion. In this earth science lesson, students create a beach model and use tongue depressor to produce waves. They write a journal about their observations.

Students identify the different components that make up soil. In this earth science lesson, students create a pamphlet for next year's class. They analyze how erosion and weathering shape the Earth.

In this rock layers worksheet, students list the events needed to make the pattern of rock layers shown from oldest to youngest. This worksheet has 15 fill in the blank questions.

In this rock layers worksheet, students list the events needed to make the pattern of rock layers shown in the diagram from oldest to youngest. This worksheet has 4 short answer questions.

In this rock layers worksheet, students list the events needed to make the pattern of rock layers shown in order from oldest to youngest. This worksheet has 5 short answer questions.

In this surface water learning exercise, students review water runoff, drainage basins, and river erosion. This learning exercise has 7 multiple choice and 3 fill in the blank questions.

In this Earth's surface worksheet, students write in examples of how the surface of the Earth is worn down. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.

In this Earth's crust worksheet, students will review the different ways the crust is moving including soil erosion and earthquakes. Students will complete 6 word scramble/fill in the blank, 3 multiple choice, and 11 short answer questions.