Water "Digs" It!
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American Chemical Society
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In this activity, learners investigate soil erosion. Learners set up a simulation to observe how water can change the land and move nutrients from one place to another. After the activity, learners are encouraged to look around their local area for signs of soil erosion.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Model, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Modeling clay
- Wax paper
- Flat baking pan
- 12 sugar cubes
- Food cooking (red, green or blue)
- 2 1/2 cm thick book (1 inch)
- Water
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Processes
- Weather and Climate
- Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
- Oceans and Water
- Earth Processes
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Ecology
- Human Impact
- Diversity of Life
- Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- The Nature of Science
- Science and Society
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Office of Community Activities, American Chemical Society
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, American Chemical Society,
