This week I was inspired by my nieces and nephew to create some kind of edible earth science. With a little bit of research, I came across a recipe that allowed my "students" to measure and create layers of minerals that will melt and produce one solid rock. The model encouraged my students to use their math skills and measure each ingredient. They discussed what they think would happen to the minerals, one thought was that it was going to completely melt and become one solid color. Once all the minerals were added, I place the rock into the oven. After the rock came out of the oven and cooled, we cut into it. My students realized that the minerals were still visible. The layers were a little hard to see, but it was visible that this was an example of a sedimentary rock.
can you post the recipe? sounds like a yummy way to learn!
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteDo you think that your students would be able to discuss potential recipes for other types of rock based on this activity? Amy
Sedimentary Rock Ingredients
ReplyDelete1/2 cup of butter (melted)
1 1/2 cups of vanilla wafer crumbs
14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
6 oz package of chocolate chips
6 oz package of peanut butter chips
1 cup chopped nuts
1. pour the melted butter into a clear 13 X 9 pan
2. sprinkle crumbs over butter
3. pour condensed milk over crumbs
4. layer remaining ingredients over top
5. press down gently, bake at 350 degrees F, 25-30 minutes.
6. let cool, cut into bars, enjoy.
Geology: Science Works for Kids
--Yes, there are other recipes to represent the other types of rocks.--