Erosion in Rivers

Erosion in Rivers
Publication Date: January, 2014
Type of Resource: Lesson Plan

The hands-on activity allows students to investigate the effects of water erosion along a simulated riverbank.

There is a full material list, activity guide, and pre- and post- activity quizzes.

The downloadable resources also include a step-by-step teacher guide for constructing buildings using a 3D printer or lego blocks. The buildings are to be placed along the banks of the simulated river.

New Australian Curriculum 9 Codes: AC9S5U02 (Year 5)

Australian Curriculum:
  • Year 4 > Science Understanding > Earth and Space Sciences > Earth’s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human... > ACSSU075
  • Year 4 > Science as a Human Endeavour > Use and influence of science > Science knowledge helps people to understand the effect of their actions > ACSHE062