Changing cliff

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This task is about observing and describing changes to a cliff.

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Look at the series of pictures on the screen. These pictures show how a cliff has changed over time.

Write a paragraph describing what has happened to the cliff.

Look at the series of pictures on the screen. These pictures show how a cliff has changed over time.

Write a paragraph describing what has happened to the cliff.

Task administration:

Equipment:

A computer with Internet access.

For this task students view an animation sequence showing cliff erosion and then answer questions about this.
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online, but requires online viewing of the animation.
This sequence will run continuously.
Students can be given the question sheet before viewing the cliff sequence.
This resource can displayed on data show for a class or small group viewing.

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Description of task:

Student view an online animation of cliff erosion and then write a description of what they observe about this process.

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Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.

Capability: Interpret representations
This resource provides opportunities to discuss:

the evidence provided in a diagram that can be used to make inferences.
the use of models in science as a tool to understand phenomena that are too big or far away for us to see.
what a model shows, and how it is the same and different from the real thing.

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