This video walks through the gram cracker plate tectonics lab. Gently put the wet cracker section and a dry cracker section on the layer of frosting. Students will use shaving cream and graham crackers to simulate the three types of plate boundaries transform, divergent, and convergent. The theory of plate tectonics states that the crust of the earth is composed of 16 major pieces or plates. Graham cracker plate tectonics lesson plan for 7th 10th. Spread a thick layer of frosting on the last quarter of your plate. For this plate tectonics worksheet, students use graham crackers, frosting, water and a paper plate to simulate tectonic processes such as convergent, divergent and transforming plate boundaries. Edible plate tectonics page 6 converging oceanic or oceanic and continental plates graham cracker and fruit rollup or two fruit rollups moving toward one another creating a subduction zone. Lay an entire graham cracker and a krispie bar end to end on top of the icing. Dip one end of each of the two graham crackers into a cup of water. Spread a thick layer of frosting on the paper plate. A graham cracker pie crust is an easy, delicious option on top of which to build many pies and cheesecakes.
My kiddos and i looked through several geology books explaining the layers of the earth. It helps to explain the formation, movements, collusions, and destruction of the earths crust. To model the interactions of earths tectonic plates as they move about its surface. To represent the natural world by creating models and analyzing their limitations. Lay the two pieces of graham cracker side by side on top of the frosting so they are touching. Plate tectonics accounts for important features of earths surface and major geologic events. Observe what is happening to the marshmallow spread. The theory also states that the motion of these plates. I usually start with divergent plate boundaries because it is the easiest to reset the frosting. Continental crust is less dense than oceanic crust and for this reason it floats high on the athenosphere. Gently push the continental graham cracker towards the ocean plate fruit roll up until the two overlap and the graham cracker is on top. It floats high on the asthenosphere so dont push it down. Spread frosting on wax paper to cover an area a bit larger than the graham cracker square. The theory also states that the motion of these plates creates a variety of interactions at the plate boundaries.
For this activity, i grabbed a box of graham crackers, some cool whip, and a plate. To identify and demonstrate the forces that shape the features of the earth 2. Place the graham crackers on opposite sides of the plate. Take two graham cracker pieces and lay the two pieces side by side on top of the frosting so they are touching. An illustrated memoir follows cartoonist margaux motin through one of the most transformative periods of her life as she navigates her own heartbreak and subsequent hope with unabashed wit and charm. Graham cracker plate tectonics due no due date points 0. Take another graham cracker square and break it in half.
Gently push graham cracker towards the ocean plate fruit roll up until the two overlap. Dec 04, 2011 place the graham crackers on opposite sides of the plate. Plate movement directly affects the destruction of earths surface because the more dense plates sink causing a trench where the plates are thoroughly destroyed. Copy of the plate tectonic exit ticket for each student. The theory of plate tectonics states that the crust of the earth is composed of seven major plates and numerous smaller plates.
We provide the online book enpdfd graham cracker plate tectonics lab answer key right here. Exploring the movement of tectonic plates with smores. Graham cracker plate tectonics lab just a little info the theory of plate tectonics states that the crust of the earth is composed of seven major plates and numerous smaller plates. Dip one end of each of the two cracker pieces into a cup of water. Draw what your food looks like after you created the convergent continental to oceanic boundary in the space provided 4. Plate boundary description landformsfeatures materials. These plates ride on the hot plastic upper mantle called the asthenosphere. Graham cracker plate tectonics plate tectonics, earth science. Press down a bit harder on the cracker than the krispie bar to represent the greater density of oceanic plate. The graham cracker represents the thicker but less dense continental plate, while the fruit roll represents the thin but dense oceanic plate. Read and download ebook graham cracker plate tectonics lab answer key pdf at public ebook library graham cracker plate. This graham cracker plate tectonics lesson plan is suitable for 7th 10th grade.
Jan 30, 2019 graham cracker lab plate tectonics katie lovell. Graham cracker plate tectonics this quick and tasty kids science activity gives little scientists a hands on way to explore plate tectonics the movement of the earths crust that leads to the formation of volcanoes, mountains, and oceanic trenches. They will work in partners, one person will move the model graham crackers and cool whip and the other partner will diagram the events. Which movement from your plate tectonics boundary graphic organizer would cause volcanoes. The graham cracker represents an oceanic plate, and the rice cake represents a continental plate. Classic graham cracker crust recipe the spruce eats. I have copied the picture and information for continental drift front to back, and the picture and information for plate tectonics front to back.
This lab allows students to fully understand the three types of plate boundaries convergent, divergent, and transform as well as subduction. Plate tectonics lab doral academy preparatory school. This theory also says that most of these plates are in. The kids will move broken graham crackers on top of a frosted sheet of wax paper to create divergent, convergent, transform fault, and sub.
Dip one end of each of the two cracker pieces into a. Give each pair of students one long graham cracker broken in half. Each student will need a copy of handout b, the graham cracker chewing gum lab handout, and the. Graham cracker tectonics this is another fun activity with a sweet treat reward at the end. This theory also says that most of these plates are in motion, creating. Graham cracker model of plate tectonics class set do not mark. Using the knife respread a thick layer of frosting in the center of the wax paper.
Plate tectonics graham cracker lab by science station tpt. Print out sets of these stepbystep photo instructions to help your students successfully model plate tectonic activity using graham crackers, cake. Put the two plate models slowly toward each other and observe which plate rides up over the other. This is an awesome upper elementarymiddle school lab that uses graham crackers and cool whip to represent tectonic plates. Graham cracker tectonics by bryce hixson this lab is an introduction to the boundary zones between tectonic plates and how we currently believe they are formed. Each piece of graham cracker represents a continental plate. Give each student a paper plate covered in frosting and several graham cracker squares. The theory of plate tectonics states that the crust of the earth is composed of 7 major plates and numerous smaller plates. First they will follow a given set of directions to explore the idea of plate tectonics. Once the graham crackers have touched each other, note how the marshmallow spreading is a different shape than it was at the start of the experiment.
Plate movement directly affects the construction of earths surface because the land recycles and creates new crust by divergent plates. This theory also says that most of these plates are in motion, creating a variety of interactions at the plate boundaries. Questionanswer slides after steps to check for student understanding. Break the graham cracker on its seam to make 2 rectangles and place the 2 rectangles. Google graham cracker plate tectonics lab for a variety of different versions used by schools across the country. Use it in cream pies, frozen pies, and icebox pies all are wonderful with graham cracker or cookie crumb crusts.
Stepbystep powerpoint for both you and your students total of 7 steps, pictures of student expectations is included. Place one graham cracker lightly onto the frosting next to the remaining fruit roll up piece. Graham cracker plate tectonics lab stepbystep photo instructions. Graham cracker plate tectonics playdough to plato this quick and tasty kids science activity gives little scientists a hands on way to explore plate tectonics the movement of the earths crust that leads to the formation of volcanoes, mountains, and oceanic trenches. Schaefer the theory of plate tectonics states that the crust of the earth is composed of 7 major plates and numerous smaller plates. To understand how plate boundaries interact with each other and the features created as they drift atop the slow moving asthenosphere. Gently push the continent graham cracker towards the ocean plate fruit roll up until the two overlap and the graham cracker is on top. To study the interactions of the tectonic plates as they move slowly on the asthenosphere. The children will experience the grinding and clashing of the earths plates by using an incredible, edible model. The icing should cover an area large enough for a full graham cracker and the rice krispie treat end to end.
Which movement from your plate tectonics boundary graphic. From the explanation above, it is clear that you need to read this book. This quick and tasty kids science activity gives little scientists a hands on way to explore plate tectonics. This graham cracker plate tectonics lab answer key will offer the needed of message and statement of the life. On the actual surface of the earth, the lower plate is subducted. Second grade lesson incredible edible earth changes. These plates move on the top of the hot plastic upper mantle known as the asthenosphere. Plate movements introduction the theory of plate tectonics states that the crust of the earth is composed of less than twenty separate plates that float on the hot plastic mantle of the inner earth. Label drawing as to what each item represents in terms of earth layers or processes of plate tectonics. Every ten seconds, push the graham crackers closer to each other. Graham cracker plate tectonics by rebecca hill on prezi. These plates move on the top of the hot plastic upper mantle known as the athenosphere. Remove one of the fruit roll ups from the frosting.
Graham cracker plate tectonics activity kwl chart 16 posters 15 famous landmark cards to build with playdough landform reports all about landform sheet. If you are low on cash, stick with procedure and skip the rice crispies. Place one hand on each of the graham cracker pieces and push them together by applying steady, moderate pressure. Graham cracker plate tectonics plate tectonics, earth. Graham cracker plate tectonics for sixth grade science candice dorn, rebecca hill and sierra kierstead california science content standard earth sciences 1. These plates ride on the hot plastic upper mantle known as the asthenosphere. Our summer travels led us to several volcanoes so naturally my kiddos were curious how they were formed. The graham cracker represents continental crust, which is thicker and less dense than oceanic crust fruit roll up. Submitting a text entry box, a website url, a media recording, or a file upload. The graham cracker represents the thin but dense oceanic plate while the foam board represents the thicker but less dense continental plate. Life will be completed if you know more things through reading books. Place a spoonful of frosting on the wax paper for each pair of students. Slowly push the cracker and krispit treat together to simulate the movement of a converging oceanic plate with a continental plate. The frosting represents the layer of lava, or the mantle, on which earths crust floats.
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