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, students 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....

Who knew Snickers® could be used to teach science? Give your budding earth scientists a chance to explore the Law of Superposition, in addition to a well-earned snack.

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.  In this science instructional activity, students shell peanuts, create peanut butter, and taste their creations.  After the students return from the field...

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

Students participate in four different activities which reinforce an understanding of they way scientists think about the world. They make careful observations of two different pennies, write the procedure for making a peanut butter and...

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

Students research George Washington Carver. In this science instructional activity, students discuss George Washington Carver's contribution to science. Students explain how peanut butter is produced.