Exploring Erosion with The Magic School Bus

The video follows a group of students on a magical field trip to celebrate Walkerville's 100th anniversary. They face challenges sculpting a statue of Captain Walker without using their hands, as per his will. The adventure teaches them about erosion and the power of water, as they chase the statue down a mountain. Despite setbacks, they learn valuable lessons about nature's forces and present their findings at the ceremony.

What event is being celebrated in Walkerville?

• The 50th anniversary

• The 200th anniversary

• The 150th anniversary

• The 100th anniversary

Who sculpted the statue of Captain Walker?

• Ashley Walker

• Captain Walker himself

• Ms. Frizzle

• Arnold Pearlstein and his classmates

What specific instructions did Captain Walker leave for his monument?

• It must be painted in gold

• It must be formed without human hand

• It must be made of wood

• It must be built in a day

What causes the statue to break away from the mountain?

• Earthquake

• Heavy rain

• Strong winds

• Ice expansion

What is the main challenge the students face while carving the statue?

• Lack of tools

• Weather conditions

• Time constraints

• Not using their hands

What does Ms. Frizzle say about the permanence of rock?

• Rock is permanent

• Rock is fragile

• Rock is temporary

• Rock is indestructible

What natural process do the students experience during their journey down the mountain?

• Water erosion

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What happens to the rocks as they are tumbled and pushed along the bottom of the stream?

• They disappear

• They change color

• They become larger

• They become smoother and smaller

How do the students finally manage to reach the ceremony?

• By walking

• By using a helicopter

• By breaking open the dam

• By flying

What is the main lesson learned about water in this adventure?

• Water is only useful for drinking

• Water cannot affect rocks

• Water is weak

• Water can erode rock and shape landscapes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4