Dear Lowry 4th Graders and Parents,
We wanted to take a moment and introduce you all to our next Science Unit. 4th graders in Mrs. K-F's and Ms Bush's classroom will be exploring concepts of weathering, erosion, and rock recycling. They will learn that weathering, primarily from the effects of wind and water, causes the breakdown of earth materials. In contrast, erosion refers to the transport of these weathered materials. The concepts of weathering and erosion can at times be difficult to simulate in the classroom environment. In this way, students will also be exploring how scientists use scientific models to help them learn about the world.
Over the next few weeks our Science classroom will be filled with exciting hands-on and minds-on activities. Including weathering a sugar cube tombstone, working with a stream table, and of course we will not be ignoring catastrophic events such as floods and volcanoes.
We hope that both you and your student are excited about what will be taking place during Science. Look back here frequently for updates on activities and investigations done in our classroom.
Sincerely,
Ms Bush and Mrs. K-F
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Investigating Weathering, Erosion, and Rock Recycling
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Glossary
DEPOSITION: When earth materials are laid down (or dropped) after they have been moved by erosion.
EROSION: The movement (or carrying away) of earth materials to a new location.
WEATHERING: All of the processes that break rock into smaller pieces.
EROSION: The movement (or carrying away) of earth materials to a new location.
WEATHERING: All of the processes that break rock into smaller pieces.
Interesting Links About Weathering, Erosion, and Rock Recycling
Related Children's Literature
- Earthquakes, by Seymour Simon
- Quicksand and Other Earthly Wonders By Q.L. Pierce
- Volcanoes, by Seymour Simon
Mount St. Helens