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In this activity, learners use aluminum trays and wooden blocks to form stream tables to investigate river formations in two different landscape scenarios. Learners compare and contrast how the formation of the river differs if the topography of the land is changed from a flat plain to a terrain with hills and valleys.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Rectangular aluminum trays, such as turkey roaster pans
- 32-quart rectangular plastic storage bins
- Bag of sand, enough to fill each aluminum pan halfway
- Spray bottles
- Plastic water jugs with spigot
- Wooden blocks, 4-6
- Water
- Notebooks or science journals
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
- Oceans and Water
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Earth's History
- Geologic Time
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Earth Structure
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Life Sciences
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Ecology
- Human Impact
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Ecology
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Physical Sciences
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Motion and Forces
- Gravity
- Momentum and Velocity
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States of Matter
- Solids
- Liquids
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Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Model Building
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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By:
- Education, Science Friday
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Science Friday, 2010