Sinkholes

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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.

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators 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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