ES-ESS2.A-1
Crumbling Structure
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Game Info for Teachers
COMBINED RATING
4.2 Stars
TEACHERS (46)
4.5
STUDENTS (22757)
3.8
LENGTH
17 Minutes
GRADES
3
4
5
CAPABILITIES
ES
Spanish Language Support
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Description
Join a cast of magical creatures as they explore the impact of weathering and erosion across diverse environments. From rugged cliffs to a hot canyon, discover how these natural forces shape our world!
Vocabulary Words
weathering
erosion
sediment
deposition
delta
sand dune
sandstorm
glacier
polar cap
mudslide
Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Weathering and Erosion. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.
Main Concepts
Canyons are deep valleys located in mountain ranges that are surrounded by steep mountain sides.
Weathering is the process by which rocks, soil, and sediments are broken down into smaller particles.
Sediment is a small piece of weathered rock.
Some agents of weathering include water, ice, wind, gravity, and living organisms.
Different landforms on Earth include mountains, hills, valleys, canyons, deltas, sand dunes, and plains.
A delta is a fan-shaped piece of land that forms at the mouth of a river from the deposition of sand and mud.
Soils are formed by the weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains.
Erosion is the process by which rock, soil, and/or sediments are transported from one location to another.
A sand dune forms when sand is eroded by wind and deposited onto another location, producing a hill.
The landforms in a region affect the types of living things that can exist there.
Coastal erosion occurs when water waves carry away soil and sediment from a shoreline.
Some natural processes occur suddenly while others occur gradually over time.
Weather conditions, such as rainfall, can shape the landforms on Earth through weathering and erosion.
Discussion Questions
Before the Game
How does the land change over time? What are some things that can cause the landscape to change?
After the Game
What is the difference between weathering and erosion? What are some ways that weathering occurs? What causes erosion?
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Game Details
Difficulty
Content Integration
Lexile Level
705