Mapping how rivers move mountains*
Mapping how rivers move mountains*
Students will discover how a watershed determines the flow of water and the movement of rocks by matching rock samples to a geologic map. This is a module that can be combined with other field trip modules or adapted to be taught in a classroom. (25 mins)
NGS Standard(s):
ESS1C: The history of planet Earth;
ESS2A: Earth materials and systems;
ESS2B: Plate tectonics and large-scale systems;
ESS2C: The role of water in Earth's surface processes;
ESS3A: Natural resources;
Grade(s):
6th Grade;
7th Grade;
8th Grade;