A Crayon Rock Cycle - Igneous
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Children's Museum Of Houston
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This is part 3 of the three-part "Crayon Rock Cycle" activity. Before starting this section, learners must have completed part 1: sedimentary rock and part 2: metamorphic rocks. In this activity, learners explore how igneous rocks form. Learners place crayon shavings on an aluminum foil square and either place them outside in the sun or place them in the oven until liquefied. After the shavings harden, learners will have formed an igneous rock. Once their rock is formed, learners should draw their rock in their science journal. The activity guide contains step-by-step instructions, a background "Did You Know" section, an early childhood adaption section, and an extension "challenge" section.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $5 - $10 per student
- Ages 4 - adult
- Activity, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
- Earth's History
- Geologic Time
- Earth Structure
- Physical Sciences
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Heat and Thermodynamics
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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