Lesson 45 of 84 · Earth Materials

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Winter Is Chilly! (Part 2)

🧪Lab Brief #45

Earth Materials.

🎯 Your mission

Predict it first. Then prove yourself right (or wrong).

⚡ The twist

The slowest changes are the biggest ones.

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Mind = Blown

🌊 The deepest part of the ocean is deeper than Mount Everest is tall.

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Make a hypothesis first

Predict: which will erode faster?

What You'll Learn

Snow is frozen rain. Each snowflake is different and beautiful!

Key Words

dirt
sand

Materials Needed

rocks
sand
clay
water
plastic tray
magnifying glass

Safety First

Work in a well-ventilated area when using vinegar or other strong-smelling substances.
Dispose of materials properly after the experiment.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Ask a grown-up to explain today's topic: Earth Materials.

Step 2 — Do

Put a cup of water outside. Check it tomorrow—did it change?

Step 3 — Observe

Draw a picture of what you see.

Step 4 — Record

Share what you learned with someone!

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Can you see the wind?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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Where you see this in real life

This is shaping the ground you walk on, slowly, every single day.

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Stretch Challenge

Try this in real life this week.

Find a rock outside and try to guess how old it is.

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For the dinner table

“What's the slowest change you can think of?”

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