Weathering
Weathering is the breakdown of rock at Earth's surface through physical or chemical means. Students will learn about the different types of mechanical and chemical weathering, then use a simulation to model the effects of weathering on different types of rocks in varying climate conditions.
Launch GizmoWeathering
Weathering is the breakdown of rock at Earth's surface through physical or chemical means. Students will learn about the different types of mechanical and chemical weathering, then use a simulation to model the effects of weathering on different types of rocks in varying climate conditions.
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Graphic Organizer - Forms of Weathering
Graphic Organizers allow students to organize and simplify information that can be used to support higher... (more) order thinking skills. This graphic organizer can be used to compare forms of mechanical and chemical weathering. Students will summarize their learning by developing a working definition.
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5th Grade Science
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