Erosion Prevention Webquest

Introduction

Hi! In this WebQuest, you will be exploring different types of erosion prevention. These ideas will be helpful in creating your final project model, so have your SCIENCE NOTEBOOK ready to write down notes!

 

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Task

1. Read this article about the washed-out scenic highway near Big Sur

https://newsela.com/read/erosion-highway-big-sur/id/2001018659/

 

Write 2-3 sentences reflecting on what you read. Did it surprise you? What was scary, interesting, etc?

 

2. Click on this link to watch a video about how roots help slow soil erosion!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYjJktQeUVA&ab_channel=TutWay

 

Write down 2-3 Key Ideas you learned from this video in your Science Notebook.

 

3. Finally, click on this link to learn about different ways soil erosion can be prevented!

https://www.wikihow.com/Prevent-Soil-Erosion

 

Write down 2 ideas you think you might use for your final project. Try to only two down your top 2 in your Science Notebook.

 

*Once you are done, raise your hand and I will come and check in on you!*