Lesson Plan

Take a Stab!

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Your geology class practices taking core samples of a potato to examine the stratigraphy. This is a terrific modeling lesson that helps youngsters visualize strata that cannot be seen from the surface of the ground. The directions require each group to create their own potato strata, but if you have time, it would be even better to prepare the potatoes prior to student arrival so that they do not have preconceived expectations of what they will see in their core samples. 

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Resource Details
Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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