Surface Processes

Earth Science Shar-A-Thon: Surface Processes
Activities, PowerPoints, Labs, Animations and Visuals for this Unit

Labs
Interactive Virtual Stream Velocity Students view methods of calculating stream velocity and discharge and answer questions along the way. They may print their question pages for proof of Lab hours.
River Flooding Students view river flooding and answer questions along the way. They may print their question pages for proof of Lab hours.
Groundwater Movement Lab Activity in which students model groundwater movement
Glacier Slide Students will be able to describe how a glacier carves an area and label the characteristics formed by the glacier’s movement.

 

Web Sites
Water Level Observation Site Select your state and view maps and data about storm surge. Great Lakes Information Link

 

Animations
Meandering Stream and Oxbow Lake  
Glaciers and the Ice Ages  
Sedimentation  
Salt Water Intrusion Groundwater
Cone of Depression Groundwater
Artesian Well  
Cave Formations