Using a Stream Table to Investigate Erosion Control

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Using a Stream Table to Investigate Erosion Control PDF

Url:

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mgs/education/lessons/act15.pdf

Publisher:

Maine. Department of Conservation.

Description: This activity will introduce students to water-induced topsoil erosion and different ways to control it. Using a stream table (prepared by the teacher), they will vary the surface of the 'soil', and the height of the table, pour in water, and observe sheet, rill, and gully erosion. They can also investigate the effects of check dams (by plugging gullies with pebbles), observe the results of contour plowing, and test the effectiveness of different types of mulch (straw, shredded paper, pine needles, etc.) in preventing erosion. Instructions for constructing a stream table, a student worksheet, and discussion questions are provided.

LC Classification:

Agriculture -- Forestry -- Forest soils -- Soil erosion and conservation
Bibliography. Library science. Information resources (General) -- Subject bibliography -- Education -- Special disciplines and subjects, A-Z -- Earth sciences
Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Sedimentation -- Aqueous erosion
Science -- Geology -- Study and teaching. Research -- Problems, exercises, examinations
Science -- Natural history. Biology -- Biology (General) -- Ecology -- Influence of special factors in the environment -- Special, A-Z -- Soil erosion

GEM Subject:

Science -- Earth science
Science -- Instructional issues
Science -- Geology
Social studies -- Geography

Key Concept:

Geology -- Erosion

Date Issued:

2005-10-06

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- PDF

Audience:

Educator

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)

Language:

English

Rights:

Maine Department of Conservation

Access Rights:

Free access

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