How do mountains form? Objective Students will be able to: • Simulate with simple models geologic mountain building processes. • Define geologic terms. • Recognize the effects that weathering/erosion have on the mountains. • Consider compatibilities between Western science and Native knowledge. • Realize there are multiple perspectives for the same landscapes. Background This activity is designed to give students hands-on experience with some of the concepts involved in the geologic explanations for the formation of mountains. Make sure you and students are familiar with the basic geology of G Duration: 60 Minutes Essential Question How do mountains form? Objective Students will be able to: • Simulate with simple models geologic mountain building processes. • Define geologic terms. • Recognize the effects that weathering/erosion have on the mountains. • Consider compatibilities between Western scie.