Erosion and Scientific Inquiry At Vista Grande Elementary

2nd grade Vista Grande students are learning about erosion. This week the students went outside to test and observe the effects of wind, water, ice and earthquakes on the earth’s surface. They collaborated in teams using stream tables, sand, water, ice and science beakers to test the elements. The students created a chart to record their data in their STEAM journals and investigated how each element shaped and moved earth material around the earth. They concluded that erosion and the shape of the earth’s surface is continually changing. They also had a lot of fun engaged in the NGSS Science and Engineering Practices. This investigation was just in time for the winter storms outside.