Students learn about Earth’s interacting systems and how water erosion changes and reshapes landscapes in this collaborative activity. They explore meanders, ice caves, and crevasses carved into ice mountains made by freezing water inside portion cups.
Grades covered: 2 through 8
Curriculum Topics: Data Collection and Analysis, Erosion (Weathering), Human Impacts, Interacting Earth Systems, Landform Changes & Materials, Phases of Matter, Water Cycle
Standards
Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.
Categories include:
- Earth and Space Science
- Physical Science
- Grades K-2
- Grades 3-5
- Grades 6-8
Tags: NGSS, Natural Resources, Natural Hazards, Weather & Climate, Earth History, STEAM Activity, science
Subjects covered: Physical Science, Earth & Space Science