Active Time
20-30 minutes
Total Project Time
20-30 minutes
Key Concepts
Rock cycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY5abXORFSk

Introduction

Use crayons to model the rock cycle in this fun activity! You will make colorful sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous "rocks" from crayon shavings.

Credits

Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
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Next: Materials

Materials

  • Crayons
  • Potato peeler, paring knife, or cheese grater
  • Aluminum foil
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs or oven mitts
  • Toothpick
  • Small bowls
  • Ice water
    Materials for crayon rock cycle activity
Next: Instructions

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Active Time
20-30 minutes
Total Project Time
20-30 minutes
Key Concepts
Rock cycle
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