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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)
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Florida International University
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
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
