--- title: 2-ESS1-1 Lesson Plans | Slow and Quick Earth Events description: "2-ESS1-1: Slow and Quick Earth Events Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly." image: https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/Right%20Image.png --- - [Results](https://www.knowatom.com/press) - [Teaching Strategies](https://www.knowatom.com/highly-effective-teaching-strategies) - [Thinking Routines](https://www.knowatom.com/thinking-routines-resources-for-teachers) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena) - [Cultures of Thinking in Action](https://www.knowatom.com/cultures-of-thinking-in-action-resources) - [NGSS Resources for Teachers](https://www.knowatom.com/ngss-science-resources-for-teachers) - [Homeschool Science Curriculum](https://sciencekits.knowatom.com/) - [Resource Archive](https://www.knowatom.com/science-next-generation-standards-resources) - [SocraCircle+](https://socratic.knowatom.com) [![Teacher Login](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/347944/f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b) [Teacher Login](https://app.knowatom.com/signin) [![KnowAtom Logo](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/KnowAtom%20Logo.svg "KnowAtom Logo")](https://www.knowatom.com/) - [Science Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/stem-curriculum) - [State Standards](https://www.knowatom.com/ngss-standards-alignment) - [Professional Development](https://www.knowatom.com/professional-development) - [In-School Pricing](https://www.knowatom.com/pricing) - [Learn More](https://www.knowatom.com/learn-more) - [Science Curriculum](https://www.knowatom.com/stem-curriculum) - [State Standards](https://www.knowatom.com/ngss-standards-alignment) - [Professional Development](https://www.knowatom.com/professional-development) - [In-School Pricing](https://www.knowatom.com/pricing) - [Learn More](https://www.knowatom.com/learn-more) - [Data](https://www.knowatom.com/press) - [Teaching Strategies](https://www.knowatom.com/highly-effective-teaching-strategies) - [Thinking Routines](https://www.knowatom.com/thinking-routines-resources-for-teachers) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.knowatom.com/teaching-phenomena) - [Cultures of Thinking in Action](https://www.knowatom.com/cultures-of-thinking-in-action-resources) - [NGSS Resources for Teachers](https://www.knowatom.com/ngss-science-resources-for-teachers) - [Homeschool Science Curriculum](https://sciencekits.knowatom.com/) - [Resource Archive](https://www.knowatom.com/science-next-generation-standards-resources) - [SocraCircle+](https://socratic.knowatom.com) - [Teacher Login](https://www.knowatom.com/cs/c/?cta_guid=42e90de4-6bfa-4493-b321-a4b23248f3a9&signature=AAH58kE-i1dl2G6_F2SFa3le4uKjIGe7Ow&portal_id=347944&pageId=26868744431&placement_guid=f56bee57-133e-4975-8055-799f1f23588b&click=52f62c4b-46b6-4e2c-aeb7-900db93fc012&redirect_url=APefjpEFhZvipNo8Cg1Y895goO9ecwlUFsA31kbrsE5datuv-wKMcF_wqweVNCvSpo6f5hdJpSr5cEHSnRibbPdEHx6XzMcAWw1ymhqrDJPVK9pivDW6NoVIech1TW93s1UB0iwW2MxWmPR-aql7ACmSLhxwdQ0-Ws9FLFn6iROekPvZeTvwYp6xEtWAqo3s1QjRHSiG1jLGKy8MFBkcsoQoszzGMrTojS2AlDAoQeBR1yb1sAszfrnH5gv8WT8IsZoedsM0wpYuFgtyavMs4yh7fOxmYhZpzw&hsutk=3a4b04801fcba027987b1eb3381dd6e9&canon=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.knowatom.com%2F5e-lesson-plan&ts=1751452608553&__hstc=47010040.3a4b04801fcba027987b1eb3381dd6e9.1732261202293.1751437832177.1751451390304.177&__hssc=47010040.223.1751451390304&__hsfp=3395670294&contentType=landing-page) # 2-ESS1-1: Slow and Quick Earth Events Use information from several sources to provide evidence that Earth events can occur quickly or slowly. 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In this unit, students focus on Earth materials and the science phenomena of processes that change them (specifically weathering and erosion). ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/2nd-grade-science/earth-events) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/2nd-grade-science/earth-events) [![](https://www.knowatom.com/hubfs/image3-Oct-07-2023-10-28-21-7007-AM.png) ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/2nd-grade-science/controlling-erosion) ## [Controlling Erosion In this unit, students explore the science phenomena of different processes that change Earth’s surface over time. Once students have investigated how wind and water change the shape of the land, they use their scientific knowledge to engineer a solution that prevents rainwater from washing away a sandy hillside. This page showcases key components of this lesson. ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/2nd-grade-science/controlling-erosion) [ VIEW LESSON ](https://www.knowatom.com/science-phenomena-videos/2nd-grade-science/controlling-erosion) Standards citation: NGSS Lead States. 2013. *Next Generation Science Standards: For States, By State*s. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 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