Beach Simulation

Students working on a simulated beach to see how the geosphere and hydrosphere interact. Weathering, erosion, and deposition. #cpsbest ⁦@Szydlowskim⁩ pic.twitter.com/aqodfj1VFO

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Shoreline Investigation

Students are investigating how the oceans' waves and currents can shape landforms. This investigation is particularly relevant as students are paying attention to the recent hurricane's on the news. Students were able to see how the water encroached on their "beach" to show erosion.  The waves and currents pick up the sediments and move them away.

Developing a Model of Earth's Systems

         Students created a model of Earth's Systems by choosing if they wanted to make a 3-D or a 2-D model.  They were able to choose their materials and think about which systems they wanted to include. Each model needed to include at least two of the systems that we explored this month.  Most students found that it was more natural to include all four! Can you identify the geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere in these photos?

Water Distribution investigation

Students worked to show the distribution of Earth's water.

Shoreline Erosion Simulation

Students are investigation how water impacts land formation.

Supplies for investigation

Building the shoreline out of sand.

Using the water bottle to create waves.

One group built a shoreline out of gravel. Compare the differences! Which water would you choose to drink?

Students were asking great questions, recording observations, and connecting this investigation to their fourth grade unit on soil erosion. Thank you to our Science Coordinator for the supplies.