Sedimentary Rock Activities Lesson Plan Template Page 2
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2SEDIMENTARY ROCK ACTIVITIES
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Let the jar stand undisturbed. Materials will settle into layers with the coarser, heavier
material at the bottom and the finer, lighter layers at the top.
5.
Tell the students that these sedimentary layers usually form in lake beds and near
running water. After a long period of time, they will turn to rock.
6.
Have students measure and graph the various sizes of the layers.
7.
Students will enjoy re-shaking the jar and watching the materials resettle.
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