Science
Ages 12-14
Erosion
Students will create a short movie demonstrating a science experiment on erosion
Objective
Our Earth is constantly reshaped by forces of erosion, as wind, water, and ice wear away the Earth's landscape. Creating a stop-motion video on erosion can help students better understand the scientific method and the powerful effects of erosion.
Overview
| Topic | Earth science |
|---|---|
| Target age | 12 to 13 years old |
| Ideal group size | 2 or 3 students |
| Time to complete | 2 to 3 class periods |
Activity
- Students should form groups of two to three to research wind, water, or ice erosion.
- The groups must design an experiment that demonstrates the effects of one type of erosion, then create a stop-motion video of their experiment.
- Each movie should follow the steps of the scientific method: Ask a question, research the question, create a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze the data, share the result.
- After students share their experiments, the class can compare the effects for each type of erosion and see which effects are most or least damaging.
Rubric
This sample rubric can help teachers assess the project.