Wave Machine Lab

A lab class for high school students on making and using a wave machine. Students will (1) build a wave tank, (2) create and discover when and how waves break, and (3) record their observations. In this process they will learn about ocean waves, particularly how they...

Stream Table Lab

A lab class for high school students on factors that affect the rate of stream table erosion. This lesson plan includes instructions for building your own stream table out of inexpensive materials likely to be available in rural Alaska communities.

Factors that Affect Erosion Lab

A lab class for high school students on factors that affect the rate of erosion. Students will conduct an activity where flowing water is placed on different materials to demonstrate differing rates of erosion.