Geology with Peanut Butter and Jelly

Why are there old dinosaur bones in the museum? Because they can't afford new ones! The chapter contains seven hands-on activities at four different levels covering geological eras, dinosaurs, timelines, and statigraphy. 

Take young geologists on an exploration of the collection of rocks and minerals that we call Earth with an upper-elementary science lesson. Through a series of class discussion and hands-on investigations, learners learn about the three...

Two activities are included in this resource. In the first, junior geologists model sedimentary rock layers, apply the Law of Superposition, and demonstrate folding and faulting of the Earth's crust. The model is technically a sandwich....

Fifth graders understand that traits are inherited and change over time. In this physical traits lesson plan, 5th graders compare produce items for similar traits. Students create large graphs to show their results. Students discuss...

After nine lessons and activities about energy, here is the final assessment. The 20-questions include multiple choice, multiple choice with justification, short answer, answer analysis, and labeling diagrams to challenge learners.

An interesting way of teaching about basic needs of different organisms awaits your fourth graders. Pupils take part in class discussions and demonstrations which should lead to a greater understanding of how to determine basic needs. As...

Students write a list of steps to be taken in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They observe as the instructor literally follows each step. After realizing the importance of clear communication, students write a scientific...

Students explore a peanut farm to learn the importance of peanuts in our diets.  For this science lesson, students shell peanuts, create peanut butter, and taste their creations.  After the students return from the field trip, students...

Learners investigate peanuts. In this science lesson, students explore the properties of the peanut and shell. Learners burn a peanut to observe the peanut oil. Students taste test different types of peanut butter.

Fifth graders experiment with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to understate how tectonic plates move.  In this physical processes lesson plan, 5th graders define vocabulary, view videos and use map features to understand the formation...