Weathering and Erosion: Shaping Landforms
Grade 7th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how weathering and erosion create different landforms.
Warm-Up Video
Free School · 3:13
The Power of Water for Kids: How Erosion by Water Shapes Landforms for Children - FreeSchool
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Erosion is when the surface of the Earth wears away, often caused by water breaking down rock and dirt.
- 2
The ocean causes erosion through waves that break up rocks along the coast, forming landforms like cliffs, beaches, and sea stacks.
- 3
Glaciers, or rivers of ice, cause erosion by breaking off and scraping away pieces of rock and stone, creating landforms like valleys, lakes, and fjords.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how glaciers can change the landscape and name two landforms that glaciers can create.”
Teacher Guide
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