Glacier Erosion 4th Grade Science Model Landforms Deposition Lab & Activity
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This glacier erosion activity is a hands-on weathering and erosion science station for 4th grade, aligned to NGSS 4-ESS2-1 and 4-ESS2-2. Students explore glacial erosion, deposition, and landforms through reading, modeling, and observation.
They model glacier movement, observe erosion in action, and analyze how glaciers form features like U-shaped valleys, moraines, cirques, and horns. Multiple formats support differentiation.
Digital options are included with Google Forms and Google Slides.
What’s Included
- Teacher notes and setup instructions
- Hands-on glacier model activity with step-by-step directions
- Reading passage about glaciers and glacial processes
- Student worksheets: short answer and fill-in-the-blank
- Task cards: multiple choice and short response
- Science journal prompts
- Vocabulary support materials
- Answer keys
- Google Forms and Google Slides links
- Materials checklist
Skills Covered
- Glacial formation and movement
- Weathering, erosion, and deposition
- Glacial processes
- Landforms such as U-shaped valleys, moraines, cirques, and horns
- Observing and modeling Earth processes
- Reading informational text
Ways to Use This Resource
- Set up as a science station
- Use in a weathering and erosion unit
- Run the model in small groups
- Use journal prompts for reflection
- Assign digitally
Why Teachers Love It
- Hands-on glacier model makes the idea concrete
- Multiple formats support differentiation
- Checklist simplifies prep
- Print and digital
- Aligned to NGSS
This glacier erosion activity helps students understand how slow moving ice can reshape the land.
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10 reviews for Glacier Erosion 4th Grade Science Model Landforms Deposition Lab & Activity
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courtney M. –
My Students loved using this resources! It was a definitely a hit!
Jessica S. –
This was great for my students in my mild/mod SDC class. Very entertaining and engaging for them.
Miss Villalvazo Fourth Grade –
Using this resource to teach science and hands on activities. Our current science curriculum and materials do not provide anything engaging as this, thanks!
Elizabeth D. –
Students loved seeing this action using this resource and I plan to use it again next year.
Hannah B. –
This models was an excellent way to introduce how glaciers shaped our state's landscape. This kids enjoyed how involved they could be with the activity and were able to grasp real time knowledge from the experience.