Let's Make a Canyon!

First, to get ready for this experiment, we explored how a canyon is created by looking at the Grand Canyon. At first, we had all different thoughts about what could create a canyon such as:  earthquakes, lightening, water, or animals!  To see if we were right, we had to explore a little deeper. We started by looking at the path created at the bottom of a canyon, and the first thing we noticed is that it has twists and turn, just like rivers! We also saw how when it rains and water accumulates (gathers) at the bottom of the canyon, it is moving and flowing, changing the landscape around it! 

To see how much water can change the landscape, we decided to make our own mountains out of sand, and will test to see if we can create rivers, and canyons, by making it "rain" at the top of the mountain! We can't wait to see what happens next!

Keep Exploring,

Ms. Gillis

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