Students will develop investigable questions by observing stream table demonstrations and identifying key water properties and effects on Earth's surface, while collaboratively discussing potential research directions with their peers.

Students will collaboratively design a detailed investigation plan to explore the effects of water on Earth's surface by identifying variables, hypothesizing potential outcomes, and setting up experiments using stream tables and other tools to examine erosion and deposition processes.

Students will systematically gather data from stream table experiments and local field observations to analyze the characteristics of water-driven geological phenomena, meticulously documenting their findings in preparation for class presentations.

Students will examine collected geoscience data, utilizing stream table experiments and real-world case studies, to identify patterns and propose explanations for the interconnected effects of water on Earth's surface and human activity.

Students will synthesize their findings from their investigations into a cohesive conclusion, document the limitations they encountered, and propose alternative interpretations and solutions, culminating in a reflective presentation that communicates their understanding of water's impact on Earth's systems and human activity.