Earth and Space Research Project

Year 4 Term 2
You will create a keynote presentation using the science information
learnt in class. The first topic is weathering and more information will
be added during the term. This project will be presented at the end of
term 2. Include pictures, headings and dot points.

Keynote slides:
1.Title
2. What is weathering? What affects how quickly rocks weather?
3. Physical weathering what causes this type of weathering? How
does heat, wind and rivers weather rocks?
4. Chemical weathering- What is acid rain? How does it weather rock?
5. Biological weathering- How do plants and animals affect
weathering?
6. Weathering cycle chart you can locate this on Google.

WEATHERING SUMMARY

What is weathering?

Gradual destruction of rock where it

stands.

What is Physical weathering?

Rocks broken down by heat, water

&/or pressure.

What is Chemical weathering?

Rain water mixes with chemicals in

the air to make an acid (acid rain)
that eats away at rocks.

What is Biological weathering?

Plant roots break through the rocks

and burrowing animals that dig
away at rocks

Weathering Investigation
1

The chalk
will explode

The chalk
fizzes a little
at the start
and then
slowly starts
to
disintegrate.

Acid in the
vinegar
reacts with
the salt in
the chalk to
break it
down.

Chemical

The cup
will..
The water
will.

The water
level was
higher than
the line on the
cup.

As the water
freezes it
expands and
causes the ice
to take up
more room
than the
water did.

Physical

The sugar
cubes will

Shaking has
broken down
the sugar
cubes.
Some of the
sugar cubes

The force of
friction has
worn away at
the surface of
the sugar
cubes and

Physical

Where does soil come from?

Science Next week- bring indifferent types of soil. Make
sure you label where you found them.
Bring in 2L empty drink bottle. (1 for your group)

Keynote Presentation
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Where does soil come from?

why is soil important? What is in soil?
How is soil formed?
Give 3 facts about clay soil.
Give 3 facts about Silt.
Give 3 facts about Sand.
What is Loam?
How is soil damaged by humans and nature?

Importance of Soil
Interesting fact: soil
is the top layer of
earths crust. Plants,
animals and humans
depend on soil.
Plants need soil to
live. This is because
plants grow their
root system in soil
and it stops them
from blowing away.

Soil descriptions
Soil type

Colour

Texture

Particle size

Erosion Keynote slides

Slide 1:
Slide 2:
Slide 3:
Slide 4:
Slide 5:
Slide 6:
Slide 7:
storm?

What does erosion do? What causes erosion?

Why do rivers have bends?
3 facts about Rivers
3 facts about Glaciers
3 facts about Waves
3 facts about Wind
Why does soil erode faster when there is a