Weathering and Erosion

This unit provides an introduction for younger students to the concepts of weathering and erosion. Topics include types of weathering (physical versus chemical) rates of weathering, and weathering products (soil). The section on erosion explains the importance of water and gravity in the process, and discusses some of the more important erosional agents such as wind, water and ice, streams and glaciers. A vocabulary list and downloadable, printable student worksheets are provided. Educational levels: Intermediate elementary, Middle school