If You Bit a Rock…

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If You Bit a Rock…

Description:

In this activity, students observe and describe physical characteristics of a familiar model (candy bars) and apply to the unfamiliar (rocks). This is also an excellent activity to introduce geological terminology used in describing rocks.

Education Levels:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Physical Sciences, Geology, Earth Science

Resource Type:

Activity

Medium:

PDF

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

The Geological Society of America

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Keywords:

Minerals, Igneous rocks, Sedimentary rocks, Metamorphic rocks, Candy bars, Crystals

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

The Geological Society of America

Contributor:

Christine V. McLelland

Is Part Of:

http://www.geosociety.org/educate/

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Rock samples; Peanut brittle (purchased or make your own - recipe included in resource); Plastic bags; Candy bars

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science

Instructional Methods

Assessment Method:

Informal assessment

Interaction Method:

Small group instruction, Large Group instruction

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If You Bit a Rock…

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