This lesson plan introduces and describes the main types of erosion (i.e., chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Students learn examples of each type of erosion and discuss how erosion changes the surface of the Earth. Students also learn why engineers need to be aware of the different types of erosion in order to protect structures and landmarks from the damaging effects erosion can cause. Figure 1 is an excellent illustration of water erosion.

Concepts

acid rain, engineering, erosion, water erosion, weathering, stem

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Additional Tags

natural processes, integrated teaching and learning program and laboratory, teachengineering, deposition, surface erosion, weathering, and transport

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)