02 I Erosion Scavenger Hunt (if applicable)

Quest 4 - Erosion Expedition (Grade 1 - 3) | Activities
Prompt

Erosion Scavenger Hunt

Erosion Scavenger Hunt

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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!

3D Visualization

Dina Chehab

3d Visualization

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Prompt:

Create a 3D model that visually represents the various environmental impacts on different "neighbors" within your chosen community.

Instructions:

Base Map Cutout:

  • Print or trace the base map onto a large piece of cardboard.
  • Cut out the outline of the entire map so you have a sturdy base.
  • Lightly sketch the important features (river, hills, ski area, roads, buildings) on the cardboard.

Layering for Terrain Features:

  • For elevated features like hills, cut additional layers of cardboard in concentric shapes that match the contour lines on the map.
  • Stack and glue these layers on top of each other to create a 3D effect for each hill or mountain.

Adding Key Structures:

  • Use small cardboard cutouts to represent buildings, the areas limit, and other landmarks. Attach these pieces to their respective spots on the base.

Highlighting Issue Areas:

  • Looking at the project examples, get inspired from the way legends is being reprented here are some ideas:
  • Colored Paper Shapes for Issue Zones:
    • Use colored paper or cardboard in organic shapes to represent different issues ( for example Grey for erosion zones. Blue for flood-prone areas. Red for economic issues).
    • Attach each colored shape using wooden sticks or cardboard pieces underneath to create a 3D effect, making issue zones stand out from the base map.

Textured Impact Zones:

To emphasize impact zones, apply darker shades or textures to specific areas. For example, Use rough grey sandpaper to highlight erosion-prone areas or use blue cellophane or transparent material for flood-prone zones to add depth and a water-like texture.

Place wooden skewers, popsicle sticks, or chopsticks in the areas with significant concerns (like erosion sites, ski quality points, or observation posts). Adjust the height of each stick according to the intensity of the issue. Make sure you attach small labels or flags to each stick with a brief description (e.g., “Major Erosion” or “Low Snow Coverage”) for added clarity.

Materials Needed:

  • Base map (from previous activities)
  • Cardboard or foam board 
  • Pins or push pins 
  • Transparency sheets or thin colored acetate
  • Markers
  • Labels or small sticky notes (for identifying areas and concerns)
  • Small objects or texture materials (e.g., sandpaper, fabric, or natural elements) to represent physical textures

Time: 90mins