Erosion Control Model
A “Food for America” demonstration plan from the Environment unit in which the teacher builds and presents an erosion control model to students. Using soil, a fan, and a watering can, the demonstration shows the two main types of soil erosion (wind and water) and illustrates how planting crops or ground cover helps farmers prevent erosion.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Students will be able to identify the two main types of erosion: wind and water.
- Students will be able to vocalize that farmers prevent erosion by planting crops.
- Time required
- 20-30 minutes
- Materials
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- Sheet of plywood
- 4 basins or buckets
- Poster board
- Soil
- Fan
- Water and watering can
- Miniature figures (houses, people, animals, etc. if desired)
- Sod or small plants
- Unit
- Environment
- Demonstration
- Erosion Control Model (20-30 minutes)