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Want your class to rock? Then try this boulder activity. Pupils learn about a specific boulder field and use edible materials to demonstrate the geological processes that formed this unique feature. Weathering, erosion, and mass wasting are all included topics.
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring in a rock polisher and have students observe how it works
 - Compare the rock polishing process to the processes covered in this lesson
 
Classroom Considerations
- Be aware of any potential food allergies
 - Prepare gelatin ahead of class time
 
Pros
- Extension ideas make cross-curricular connections
 - Links to informative and interactive websites are included
 
Cons
- Does not include diagrams