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    This document defines and describes the processes of weathering and erosion. It provides examples of different types of weathering, including chemical and mechanical weathering. Erosion is defined as the movement of particles away from their source. The effects of weathering and erosion are outlined, including changes to landforms and transport of materials. Learning objectives about these topics for different grade levels are presented, as well as relevant prior knowledge students may have. Common misconceptions about weathering and erosion are also addressed.

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    This document defines and describes the processes of weathering and erosion. It provides examples of different types of weathering, including chemical and mechanical weathering. Erosion is defined as the movement of particles away from their source. The effects of weathering and erosion are outlined, including changes to landforms and transport of materials. Learning objectives about these topics for different grade levels are presented, as well as relevant prior knowledge students may have. Common misconceptions about weathering and erosion are also addressed.

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    This document defines and describes the processes of weathering and erosion. It provides examples of different types of weathering, including chemical and mechanical weathering. Erosion is defined as the movement of particles away from their source. The effects of weathering and erosion are outlined, including changes to landforms and transport of materials. Learning objectives about these topics for different grade levels are presented, as well as relevant prior knowledge students may have. Common misconceptions about weathering and erosion are also addressed.

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    Weathering and ErosionKey Ideas
     Weathering is the wearing away of the surface of rock, soil,
    and minerals into smaller pieces.
     Example of weathering: Wind and water cause small pieces
    of rock to break off at the side of a mountain.
     Weathering can occur due to chemical and mechanical processes.
     Erosion is the movement of particles away from their source.
     Example of erosion: Wind carries small pieces of rock away from the side of a mountain.

    Weathering-Chemical and Mechanical processes


     Chemical Weathering:
    o Decomposition of rock and soil due to chemical reactions.
    o Examples: acid rain wears away statues and buildings,
    oxidation causes metals to rust
     Mechanical Weathering:
    o Decomposition of rock and soil due to mechanical forces (pushes and pulls).
    o Examples: wind, water, ice/frost, gravity, compression and
    contraction of materials due to heat

    Weathering and ErosionEffects Effects of weathering and erosion:
    •Cause changes in the slopes and texture of rock structures, hills, and valleys
    •Can cause landslides •Cause buildings, statues, and roads to wear away
    •Can wash soil, pollutants, and harmful sediment from the roads and farms into waterways
    •Cause metals to oxidize (rust) •Reduce the area of a beach or shoreline

    Weathering and Erosion‐Learning  Objectives for Grades K ‐3

    •Different things in the environment around us can cause changes to the way objects look or feel.
    •Water, wind, and ice can make objects, such as rocks, break into small pieces.
    •Water, wind, and ice can also move pieces of rock or land to new places

    Weathering and Erosion‐Learning  Objectives for Grades 4 ‐6
    •The wearing away of a surface of rock or soil is called weathering.
    •Weathering breaks things down into smaller pieces.
    •The movement of pieces of rock or soil to new locations is called erosion.
    •Weathering and erosion can cause changes to the shape,
    size, and texture of different landforms (such as mountains, riverbeds, beaches, etc).
    •Weathering and erosion can also play a role in landslides and the formation of new landforms.

    Weathering and ErosionPrior Knowledge for Grades K ‐3

    •Students have most likely experienced the forces from
    different natural processes before. For example, they have
    probably felt a strong wind blow, or they may have felt a
    current in a river or ocean. Students can think about what
    effect these forces would have on other objects, such as rocks.
    •Most students have observed the effects of wind and
    water on objects around them. Examples: sandcastles
    being washed away by the ocean, leaf piles blown away by
    wind, snowman melting in the rain, etc.

    Weathering and ErosionPrior Knowledge for Grades 4 ‐6

    •Students should understand the difference between physical and chemical reactions.
    •Students should have a general understanding of various
    landforms, such as mountains, rivers, and beaches.
    •Most students have observed the effects of physical and
    chemical weathering before. Examples: rust on a bicycle,
    chalk washing away on a side walk, stones smoothed in a river, etc.

    Weathering and ErosionCommon Misconceptions •Weathering is the same as erosion. ‐
    Reality:Weathering is related to the breaking down and loosening of 
    rock or soil into smaller pieces, but the weathered pieces remain in 
    place. Erosion is related to the movementof weathered (and  sometimes non‐
    weathered) pieces away from the source. 

    •Erosion is the process by which weathered particles are deposited into a new location. –
    Reality:Erosion is the movement or transport of particles, but it does
    not involve the settling and accumulation of particles in a new
    location. The process by which particles accumulate in a new location
    is called deposition. Deposition is responsible for creating sand dunes and some mountains.

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