This unit provides an introduction for younger students to the concepts of weathering and erosion. Topics include types of weathering (physical versus chemical), rates of weathering, and weathering products (soil). The section on erosion explains the importance of water and gravity in the process, and discusses some of the more important erosional agents such as wind, water and ice, streams and glaciers. A vocabulary list and downloadable, printable student worksheets are provided.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
This site could be used reference material, a study guide, or to support a presentation on weather and erosion. it would be useful in an earth science or geology course, as well in general science classes.
Technical Requirements:
Browser and internet access
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The site is designed to provide an immediate overview of weathering and erosion.
Target Student Population:
Grade School, Middle School, High School, College General Ed
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
No prerequisite knowledge or skills are needed to read and investigate the site.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This overview provides succinct definitions of key terms used in weathering and erosion. The definitions are supported by visuals and diagrams for quick comprehension. The key terms are presented in a systematic order. There are lots of photos from actual geological sites
Concerns:
None.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This site could be used for students needing a study guide on weather and erosion, independent study, or as a reference in a presentation. The material could readily be integrated into a geology course.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The information for weathering and erosion is contained on one web page. Text is supported with visuals and diagrams. This site is part of a larger site addressing Earth Science and the menu for that is on the left side bar. Supporting links and resources for Weather and Erosion are on the right side bar.
Concerns:
This site, created by a high school science teacher, was last updated in 2011.
The menu has links to other topics which are related so users unfamiliar with the material could get lost
Creative Commons:
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