Exploring Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Through Sand Demonstration

What is the first step in the weathering and deposition demonstration?

• Pouring water into the sand

• Finding a thin hose

• Getting a 9x13 pan and sand

• Attaching the hose to a water bottle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What can be used to attach the hose to the water bottle?

• String

• Glue

• Electrical tape

• Rubber bands

What should you do after filling the water bottle?

• Place the bottle in the sand

• Shake the bottle

• Pour the water into the sand

• Cover the bottle

What is the initial reaction of the sand when water is poured?

• The sand changes color

• The sand repels the water

• The sand absorbs the water

• The sand forms a crust

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What should students do as the sand absorbs water?

• Measure the water level

• Take notes

• Make observations

• Draw diagrams

What happens when the sand becomes saturated?

• It dries up

• It hardens

• It starts to spill over the surface

• It changes color

What should students notice when the sand starts to spill over?

• Tracks are created

• The sand changes color

• The water evaporates

• The sand forms a crust

What is formed at the bottom as more water is poured?

• A plateau

• A delta

• A mountain

• A valley

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What might you need to do if the water stops pouring from the bottle?

• Tilt the pan

• Let air back into the bottle

• Shake the bottle

• Add more sand

What should students identify in the sand and water after the demonstration?

• Different water levels

• Various colors of sand

• Types of sand

• Examples of weathering, erosion, and deposition

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2