We've been studying gradual changes to Earth's surface in science: weathering, erosion, and deposition. First we did an investigation involving the difference between the effects on a mineral of one weathering agent (rocks) and two weathering agents (rocks and water). We found that two weathering agents cause more weathering than just one.
Then we did another model involving sand paper and wood. Sand paper acts as the weathering agent on Earth's surface (the piece of wood). Then we watch as wind erosion carries the sediments (wood dust) to a new location.
Today we modeled the three processes using clay. I want to give a shout-out to Mr. Avery, our amazing art teacher, who provided us with the clay so Miss Barber didn't have to go buy it! Woo hoo!
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