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Sedimentation
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Prep
Planning & Materials -
Discussion
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Video LessonsSedimentation
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Experiments and ActivitiesSediment Jar
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Make a Sedimentary Rock
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Research - Sedimentary Rocks
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AnswersAnswer Key: Sedimentation
For this lesson, you’ll prep 3 activities to model and investigate the process of sedimentation. The experiments involve some waiting time, so you may want to set up the second one while you’re waiting for the results of the first.
Activity durations vary based on learning pace, depth of exploration, and potential side quests. The following are approximate times for planning:
| Lesson Section | Approximate Time |
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| Discussion | 10 minutes |
| Video – Sedimentation | 10 minutes |
| Experiment – Sediment Jar | 30 minutes + waiting time + questions and journal time |
| Experiment – Make a Sedimentary Rock | 45 minutes + waiting time + questions and journal time |
| Activity – Research – Sedimentary Rocks | Varies |
| Item | Quantity |
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| Cups or beakers (plastic) | 2 |
| Dirt | 1-2 cups |
| Hammer + surface to hammer on | 1 |
| Heavy can | 1 |
| Jar or bottle with lid | 1 |
| Jolly Ranches hard candy (at least 2 different colors) | 3-5 pieces of each color |
| Plastic bag | 1 |
| Water | 2-4 cups (enough to fill jar/bottle) |