Want your class to rock? Then try this boulder activity. Pupils learn about a specific boulder field and use edible materials to demonstrate the geological processes that formed this unique feature. Weathering, erosion, and mass wasting are all included topics.

Concepts

mechanical weathering, erosion

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring in a rock polisher and have students observe how it works
• Compare the rock polishing process to the processes covered in this lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware of any potential food allergies
• Prepare gelatin ahead of class time

Pros

• Extension ideas make cross-curricular connections
• Links to informative and interactive websites are included

Cons

• Does not include diagrams

Common Core

RST.6-8.3