4/3/14
5 th
Erosion and Weathering
http://www.newsy.com/videos/washington-mudslide-18-missing-4-deadas-flood-risk-rises/
Teacher Information: This video takes place one day after the Washington mudslide. It shows a real event of when natural forces work together and cause erosion to take place. It gives great footage of the event and also discusses what other natural forces (flooding) are at risk of happening due to the mudslide. It will be a great introduction into a class discussion about what could happen during erosion and how quickly it can happen.
Phase Task(s)
Preparation Have the following written on the board: “10 days have passed since a deadly mudslide in Washington State wiped out parts of a neighborhood. As search teams continue working, the risk of flooding increases.”
Review the following vocabulary: Erosion, Natural disaster, weathering, flooding, mudslide
Time
5 min
Watch
Re-watch and answer
Watch the Newsy.com video: Washington Mudslide: 18 Missing, 4
Dead as Flood Risk Rises as a class http://www.newsy.com/videos/washington-mudslide-18-missing-4dead-as-flood-risk-rises/
Put students into their Science partners and re-watch the Washington
Mudslide video. Students will work on these questions based on the video:
1:06 min
10 min
1.
What do you notice from the images of the mudslide?
2.
What might happen as a result of the mudslide? Why?
3.
Should people leave their homes? Why?
4.
What caused the mudslide? What other details do you know about mudslides that help support your thinking?
Group Work Students will work with their table groups on 5 topics written on easel 20 min

Discussion paper. Each group will have 4 minutes to write down as much information as they can on that topic. At the end of 3 minutes, each group will pass their paper onto another group and get a different topic. This will continue until all groups have had a chance to jot down ideas for each topic. Encourage students to read what is already written and not repeat any ideas.
Questions:
1.
What are some positive effects of erosion?
2.
How do humans contribute to erosion?
3.
What personal experiences do you have with natural
disasters?
4.
What other events might happen as a result of the mudslide?
5.
What do you think can be done to prevent death if something like this were to happen again in the future?
Each group will share all the ideas from the last topic their group received. The class will have a discussion about their thinking and ideas.
10 min.

Extended Learning Activities – Optional
Parent Involvement Talk with your parents about some things you can do if you are ever caught in a mudslide or other natural disaster.
Research
Research
Report
Research some examples of mudslides that have occurred in our area (Telluride, CO). What caused them to happen and what happened as a result?
What other places in the world deal with a lot of erosion and weathering? Why do you think that is?
People are reporting on the changes of the
Washington mudslide on a daily basis. Report on the latest news about what is happening there.
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Looking for related resources? Check out…
Time
Washington death toll hits 29: Authorities say at least 29 people died in the Snohomish County, Wash. mudslide nearly a week and a half ago, as rescue workers continue picking through the debris field in the hopes of finding the people that are still missing. http://time.com/46264/washington-mudslide-death-toll-2/
NBC News
A mudslide hit Oso, Washington on March 22, 2014, devastating a small, remote community. NBC News covers the victims, first responders and others who have been personally affected by the tragedy, as well as the science behind the slide. http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/deadly-mudslide/almost-nonexistent-chance-washingtonmudslide-survivors-n70316
Fox News
Waters recede, helping search for Washington mudslide victims. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/04/02/waters-recede-helping-search-for-washington-mudslidevictims/
Weathering and Erosion Game:
Play a game to learn more about weathering and erosion and to test your knowledge! http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/Science600/co/530.php?iRef=530&iChapter=16
BrainPop Games:

Help Jason uncover the processes of nature that have shaped some of the greatest landforms in the world! http://www.brainpop.com/games/landformdetectives/