Summer Camp-Yummy Edible Science Camp-Part 3-Earth Layers, Volcanoes, Erosion
Ilene
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In this three day camp, students will create edible science models to learn about three different types of volcanoes, erosion, and earth layers.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Session 1 - Let's Dive into the Earth Layers - Teacher and students will introduce themselves. - Teacher will lead a brainstorming session to activate prior knowledge about the Earth's layers. - Teacher will give a mini lesson on the different layers of Earth. - Students will watch a brief video about the Earth's layers. - Teacher will lead students in creating the different layer's of Earth out of edible materials. Check out the activity here:...
-Students who demonstrate understanding will identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time. -Students who demonstrate understanding make observations and/or measurements to provide evidence of the effects of weathering or the rate of erosion by water, ice, wind, or vegetation.
3 files available upon enrollmentFor all 3 Sessions: -Printed Lab Sheet/Activity -Pencil -Crayons Session 1 - Earth's Layers 1 lemon (yellow) fruit chew (Starburst or Tootsie Roll) 1 orange fruit chew (Starburst or Tootsie Roll) 1 cherry/strawberry (red) fruit chew (Starburst or Tootsie Roll) 2 chocolate Tootsie Rolls 2 raspberry (blue) fruit chews (Starburst or Tootsie Roll) 1 lime (green) fruit chew (Starburst or Tootsie Roll) 1 child-sized pair of scissors 3 or 4 sheets of paper towels (for messes) Wet wipes (for messes) Session 2 - Volcanoes 1 small container (such as a shot glass, children's cough medicine cup, film canister or small espresso cup) 4-5 chocolate Tootsie Rolls 4-5 orange Fruit Chews, Tootsie Rolls or Starburst Candy 1 Cup of Water 4 Alka-Seltzer Tablets or 2 Picot Packets 3 or 4 sheets of paper towels (for messes) Wet wipes (for messes) Session 3 - Erosion 5 or 6 Tootsie Rolls or similar candy that can be molded 12 sugar cubes 1 cup of Water 1 large tray or large flat plate 1 dropper 1 thick book or similar object to elevate one edge of the tray 3 or 4 sheets of paper towels (for messes) Wet wipes (for messes)
Hello! Nice to meet you! I am Ilene. I love all subjects, but my passion is everything related to Language Arts. I am excited to teach all my students about the wonderful world of the written word. We are going to travel through the pages of a...
Group Class
$65
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-6 learners per class
