MS-ESS2.C-5

Moola : The Erosion Journey

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COMBINED RATING

3.5 Stars

TEACHERS (7)

3.1

STUDENTS (3216)

3.8

LENGTH

15 Minutes

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Description

This game is about the journey of a water molecule called Moola.. His journey is related to the erosion process. There are minigames that describe the relation to water, wind and climate in the erosion process.

Vocabulary Words

erosion

evaporation

weathering

cloud

wind

water molecule

sediment

chemical weathering

magma

lava

igneous rock

water power

climate

glaciers

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Weathering and Erosion. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

In physical weathering, rocks and soils are broken down as a result of contact with forces such as air, water, or ice.

Erosion is the transport of sediment and rock from one place to another.

Erosion due to rain or runoff will cause sediment to move downhill.

Moving water is the most powerful agent of weathering and erosion on Earth.

Erosion due to rivers and streams will cause sediment to move downstream towards an ocean.

Erosion due to underground streams can cause caves to form.

Forces that affect the movement of water include gravity and wind.

Erosion due to a flood or tsunami can move large rocks, sediments, and even buildings.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

Where are places on Earth that we find water? What is going to happen to the water that evaporates into the sky? How are valleys formed?

After the Game

How does weathering lead to erosion? What role does wind play in the Water Cycle? What are two things that cause erosion? Which climates helped to deform the rock faster? How does erosion change the landscape of an area over many years?