Description:
Students compare the impacts of rain on dry, unvegetated soils and on vegetated soils. The activity is indicated as appropriate for Grades 5-8, but students in lower grades should be able to do it with a little help.

Organization:
Discovery Communications, Inc.

URL:
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/earthalert/drought/6-8.html

Contact:
Paul Thomas, General Manager
Adrienne Schure, Executive Director
Send questions and comments to: feedback@discoveryschool.com; http://school.discovery.com

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Grades 5-8

Subject:
Weathering, Erosion and Deposition

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00