In this lab, students will investigate sediment sorting and deposition. Students will combine gravel, sand, clay and potting soil in a 2L bottle, add water and shake contents. The top of the bottle will be cut off and the water will be allowed to evaporate. Once the sediments have settled and dried, students will cut the bottle in half and observe the cross section. Students will make observations with a small group and record observations in a scientific journal or log.

Science Instructional Plans (SIPs) help teachers align instruction with the Science Standards of Learning (SOL) by providing examples of how the content and the scientific and engineering practices found in the SOL and curriculum framework can be presented to students in the classroom. This lesson focuses on the history and evolution of the Earth.This lesson includes the WIDA English Language Development Standards for ELs and differentiation through additional supports for both ELs and other students