Glossary

sediment

Small pieces of rock, sand, or shells that are created by weathering and moved by waves or currents.

This word is used in the following lessons:

Hands-On

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Rock Weathering Experiment

In this lesson, we'll model how rocks break down into sand and discover how waves and energy shape rocky and sandy beaches.

Virtual Field Trip

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Mangrove Forest Adventure

Join Lexi on a video field trip into a mangrove forest to discover how these coastal environments protect shorelines and more.