Teaching Resources—Erosion

Geoscientists-in-the-Parks participand, Joy Kiefer, presenting a geology talk on the rim at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.

NPS photo by Geoscientist-in-the-Parks.

Featured Videos—Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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  Erosion and Us

  Erosion is happening all the time at Black Canyon. Ranger Kelly shows students how erosion affects Black Canyon and how people play a part too. Addresses NGSS standard: 2-ESS1-1

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 12 seconds

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  Erosion Demonstration: Hands-on Activity

  Ranger Kelly demonstrates to students an erosion activity that can be done anywhere. This activity can be done as an add-on to the "Erosion and Us" video. Addresses NGSS standard: 2-ESS1-1

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 37 seconds

Erosion—Geology Lessons from America's Largest Classrooms

Related Links

• American Geosciences Institute | https://www.americangeosciences.org/

• American Geosciences Institute—Educational Resources | https://www.americangeosciences.org/education/resources

• Earth Science Literacy Initiative | www.earthscienceliteracy.org

• Earth Science Week | https://www.earthsciweek.org/

• National Fossil Day | https://www.nps.gov/subjects/fossilday/index.htm

• U.S. Geological Survey | www.usgs.gov/start_with_science

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