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Earth & Space Systems

earth and space systems

Deep Dive!

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In this lesson, we will get a little messy and dive into the earth. This lesson will engage your student in a hands-on and creative way to explore the earth’s crust – all the way down to its very core! Engaging creativity while tackling big topics, join us for a deep dive!


MATERIALS

  • 3 cups of white flour
  • 4 tsp of crème of tartar
  • 1 tbsp of cocoa powder
  • 4 TBSP cooking oil
  • Large mixing bowl (able to withstand heat)
  • Dental floss
  • Wooden spoon
  • 1 cup of salt
  • 2 cups of boiling water
  • Red, yellow, and blue food colouring
  • Rolling pin

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