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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the stripes in sedimentary rocks, using a structure at Petra, Jordan, as an example, and then do a hands-on activity using mixed nuts to illustrate the layering of sedimentary rocks. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students review rock cycles, concentrating on sedimentary rocks. They investigate the stripes in sedimentary rocks using a structure at Petra, Jordan. They create simulations of sedimentary rocks using mixed nuts. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students discover that sedimentary rocks like coal are formed by the cementing together of smaller pieces of rocks or like coal, from the accumulation of plant material. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explain that most sedimentary rocks such as coal are formed under the water and in swamps, lakes, seas, and oceans. After a teacher-led demonstration, the class discusses what they have seen. Full Review »
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- 5th - 9th
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Students build rock models out of Play Doh and study them by taking core samples to determine the layers of sedimentary rock that are found in the model. Full Review »
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- 5th - 9th
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Students make models of sedimentary rock layers to explain how rocks form layers and represent ancient environments. Layers of sediment and fossils are added together to simulate the environment and connections to sedimentary rocks are made. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students discuss the geologic rock cycle and work with their group to simulate creating a sedimentary rock. They conduct an experiment that demonstrates the sedimentary process and draw the steps of the rock cycle. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the formation of metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks. They identify the characteristics of rocks and minerals, create a model of metamorphic rock formation, and identify minerals using tests. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students explain that sedimentary rock, when buried deep enough, may be reformed by pressure and heat, perhaps melting and recrystallizing into different kinds of rock. They are told that there are three types of rocks classified by petrologists: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students review an interpretation of geologic history and relate it to the formation of oil deposits. They explore and explain factors controlling the porosity and permeability of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Pupils also interpret topographic maps and construct topographic profiles. Full Review »
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