Sedimentary rock forms in layers that are deposited one after the other over long periods of time. Oftentimes, sedimentary rock contains fossils and other debris that are deposited within the layers. Use this experiment to investigate how particles of different sizes, shapes, and textures are sorted into different layers during the process of sedimentation.

Concepts

geology, sedimentation

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Additional Tags

layers, science fair project, science buddies, sedimentary rock, types and classification of sedimentary rock

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)