Sinkholes

Sink your teeth into learning about how sinkholes form. In the video clip, three students investigate sinkholes to determine their cause, and then construct a functioning model. Directions for replicating this model, text and student activities are included.

Resource ID#: 30280 Type: Text Resource

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 6

Intended Audience: Educators , Students

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Computer Media Player

Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: sink holes, caverns, caves , stalagmites, stalactites

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource, Video/Audio/Animation, Teaching Idea

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Demonstration, Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)

Resource Collection: NSDL

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