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. During the trip, you will look carefully at the land and think about what kind of erosion you see and how it might change the land over time.
This part of the project is called Context Inquiry. This is when we try to understand the problem. By seeing erosion up close, you will be ready to design and build ideas to help stop it.
Prompt
Explore the area around our school to find real examples of erosion. Start thinking about how we could help protect the land.
Instructions
Part 1 & 2: Site Exploration
- Make sure you have your template and Hats+ Water Bottle.
- Coaches will take photos during the field trip to document what you find, so you can focus on observing, sketching, and noting what you see.
- Head outside in small groups to explore the school neighborhood.
- Look for signs of erosion in the environment. Pay close attention to the following:
- Slopes with bare sand or dirt showing
- Places where water has gathered after it rains or when people water plants
- Sand or dirt piled up by the wind
- Roots of plants or trees that are sticking out
- Mud that’s dried and cracked
- Sidewalks or pavement that’s crumbling
- Dust blowing in the air
- Areas with no grass or plants, just bare soil
- Loose gravel or sand gathering in certain places
Part 3: Take Photos or Draw
- When you find erosion, ask a coach to take a photo, or draw a quick picture in your notebook. For each place, make one sketch and write one sentence about what you see. Use the worksheet to organize your work.
Part 4: Group Discussion
Go back to the classroom and share what you found with your group.
Look at the photos and compare them with your drawings.
Talk about the different types of erosion and ideas to help stop it.
Deliverables
- Scan the template and post it in the response tab! Also coaches to upload all findings!