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Title: Classroom Erosion
Description: Here is a simple activity that demonstrates to students the effects of water erosion on rocks. During the activity, students will observe the effects of water erosion on the rocks and in the water. This activity can be used for a variety of lessons. The simplest of which would be to have the students make qualitative observations about the rocks and the processes occurring. 
Key Words: erosion, weathering, rock, water, wind 
Grade Level: 6th, 7th 
Subject: Science 
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limestone 
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basalt 
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granite 
URL: http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/faculty/lemke/alpine_glacial_glossary/more_examples/jollie_river_nz.html 
URL: http://bigbend.areaparks.com/ 
URL: http://www.gcmrc.gov/ 
View File: Classroom Erosion.doc 
View File: Erosion and Weathering.ppt 

Teacher's Request: Please, I would like to see an activty that covers weathering and erosion in a hands-on classroom environment.
      
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