Take the old baking soda and vinegar volcano to the next level by using it to study repeated lava flows over time, examine geologic features on Earth and Mars, and speculate about some of the formations on Mars. 

Concepts

relative dating

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Additional Tags

relative dating, core samples, pyroclastic flow, science

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Instructional Ideas

• To diversify among learning styles, consider setting up stations to include readings, computer simulations, and visual records of various lava flows

Pros

• Good hands-on model to show relative dating techniques
• Differentiation provided in the lesson plan
• STEM connections include optional math activities 

Cons

• None