LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of landforms.

Objective 2.07

Discuss and analyze how humans influence erosion and deposition in local communities, including school grounds, as a result of:

  • Clearing land.
  • Planting vegetation.
  • Building dams.

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If a tree falls in the forest...
Students will explore the role that forests play in their own lives by listing everyday products made from trees. Then students will research and categorize less common products that may be less familiar to them. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Social trade-offs
The purpose of this lesson, from Science NetLinks, is to make and evaluate decisions by weighing the benefits and drawbacks of each alternative. In the lesson, students practice the skill of decision-making through role-playing. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science