Format
* Students should have all materials prepared prior to program start
1. This program begins with an introduction to Joshua Tree National Park- location, characteristics, etc
2. We will discuss different landforms found in the park
3. Students will prepare gathered materials for activity
4. We will discuss different forms of erosion (fast change)
5. As a group, we will complete a short erosion activity
6. We will discuss on different forms of weathering (slow change)
7. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
Objectives
The participants will:
-engage in discussion with peers and park ranger while observing the effects of millions of years of weathering and erosion in Joshua Tree National Park
-learn the difference between erosion and weathering
-practice using observation skills while modeling erosion and weathering using gathered home materials
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Developing and Using Models 3-5
ESS2A 3-5 -- Earth materials and systems
ESS2A K-2 -- Earth materials and systems