Exposed Tree Roots Investigation Kit

SKU: 186002
Exposed Tree Roots Investigation Kit
Exposed Tree Roots - ADI Store
Exposed Tree Roots - ADI Store
Exposed Tree Roots - ADI Store
Exposed Tree Roots - ADI Store
Exposed Tree Roots - ADI Store
Exposed Tree Roots Investigation Kit
Exposed Tree Roots - ADI Store
Exposed Tree Roots - ADI Store
Exposed Tree Roots - ADI Store
Exposed Tree Roots - ADI Store
Exposed Tree Roots - ADI Store

Exposed Tree Roots Investigation Kit

SKU: 186002
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Serves up to 24 students per kit
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In this investigation, students figure out what causes tree roots near rivers or streams to be exposed.

The Exposed Tree Roots kit includes materials that students will need to design and carry out an investigation.

Each kit contains enough materials for six groups of students.  ​

Materials:

  • Trays
  • Pipe Cleaners 
  • Grid Transparencies
  • Bottles (with holes punched in the cap)
  • Measuring Cups
  • Note: Sand is not included  

Alignment with Academic Standards for Science  


Source 

Code 

Performance Expectation 

NGSS 

4-ESS2-1 

Make observations and/or measurements to provide evidence of the effects of weathering or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation. 

 

Core Idea(s) 

  • EESS5: Changes to Earth’s Surface 

  • EESS8: Rock and Soil Formation 

Practices 

  • SEP1: Asking questions and defining problems 

  • SEP2: Developing and using models 

  • SEP3: Planning and carrying out investigations  

  • SEP7: Engaging in argument from evidence 

  • SEP8: Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information 

Crosscutting Concepts 

  • CC2: Cause and Effect 

ADI investigation kits are designed for the investigations found in the ADI Learning Hub and ADI books. To see the specific state and national standards alignment that this investigation aligns with, create your free account in the the ADI Learning Hub. 

Note: The product images shown may be for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.   

Everything one teacher needs to run each investigation with a full class.

Trays
Pipe Cleaners
Grid Transparencies
Bottles (with holes punched in the cap)
Measuring Cups
Note: Sand is not included
Everything for a full class. Refill packs sold separately.

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