Edible Science: Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes and Volcanoes 3-Day Camp!

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In this 3-day camp, students will learn about plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes through discussions and experiments with food! #academic

Christine J

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(124)

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8-11

year old learners

2-6

learners per class

$33

Charged upfront

$11 per class

Meets 3x per week

Over 1 week

30 minutes per class

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5

This will be a 3-day camp. On day one, students will learn about plate tectonics. We will be using food to represent the earth and its "plates," to understand how they move and how they effect the earth. On day two, students will learn about earthquakes. We will discuss what connection they have to plate tectonics, the different types, and how they are measured. Once again, we will be using food for this demonstration. On day three, students will learn about volcanoes and their connection to...

**Please note that supplies are optional**

- graham crackers (1-3 full size crackers) (or any crackers, but it will taste better with graham crackers) (day 1)
- cake frosting (any color) (day 1)
- paper plate (day 1)
-spoon/knife, to scoop out frosting

- 1-3 Oreos (day 2)
- 1 (paper) plate (day 2)

- 1 LARGE cupcake/muffin (or a large piece of cake) (day 3)
- 1 Dixie cup (day 3)
- 1 funnel (or 2nd Dixie cup) (day 3)
- 1 tsp baking soda (day 3)
- 1/4c red Jell-O, made according to instructions JUST before class starts (don't put it in the fridge!) (day 3)
- 1 (paper) plate (day 3)
- lemon juice (day 3)

1 hour 30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Meet the teacher

Christine J

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(124)

Hello! My name is Christine and I am a Colorado native. I have two awesome sons, who are 10 and 19. I love to travel, explore, learn and teach about nature! I have been to all 50 US states, about 22 countries and I can't wait to finally get to see...