Mission Library
Wind and Water
Erosion
Grades 1-2
The Mission
19 min
Storyline
3-Dimensional Science
Phenomenon
Wind and water can alter landforms over time.
Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Make observations (firsthand or from media) to construct an evidence-based account for natural phenomena.
Generate and/or compare multiple solutions to a problem.
Crosscutting Concepts
Stability and Change
Students observe some things stay the same while other things change, and things may change slowly or rapidly.
Disciplinary Core Ideas
ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems
Wind and water can change the shape of the land.
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution
Because there is always more than one possible solution to a problem, it is useful to compare designs, test them, and discuss their strengths and weaknesses.
Targeted Standards
Timeline
0:00
Mission Start and Briefing
1:49
Docking Port Navigation
5:04
Quiz Question
7:59
Investigation
8:29
Decision Point
10:36
Tractor Beam
10:59
Quiz Question
14:37
Investigation
15:07
Decision Point
18:10
End
Skills in Action
CollaborationCommunicationCritical ThinkingDecision-MakingDigital LiteracyInitiativeMetacognitionProblem SolvingResilience