Valentine Candy Heart Erosion Lab | Earth Science Experiment
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Conduct an easy-prep and engaging lab exploring erosion using candy hearts. This lab is designed to be conducted in 30 minutes. Students will observe how different types of rocks affect the speed of erosion. Lab sheet and reading passage included.
Included in the Hands-On Activity
- Teacher Background Information and Vocabulary
- Hands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to Test
- The Science of Erosion Reading Passage
- Answer Key
Students will enjoy shaking the containers and comparing the changes in the candy hearts. They will test two variables. Students will discover that different forces in nature affect rocks in different ways. The emphasis is on how the smaller the rock, the smoother the surface is created.
Teachers will like the simple directions and easy-to-use supplies. They will enjoy integrating science into Valentine's Day. All supplies can be found at the dollar store and be modified if needed. We recommend getting the hearts on sale after Valentine's Day.
Supplies Needed: Candy Hearts, Large Rocks, Small Rocks or Gravel, 2-cup Plastic Containers with a Lid, Permanent Markers, and Stopwatch Sugar cubes can be used. I had a lot of leftover sand in my classroom, so I used that for the small rocks one year.
A pre-created template for Easel by TPT is included. Just click "Open in Easel" on the product page. You can modify it as needed. Please make sure you still download the PDF to see the complete teacher guide, tips for set-up, and TOU. This will allow you to perform as a demo, and they can complete it on their devices. Use caution if students are performing the lab with their devices next to the supplies. You may find you prefer to print the papers, but this gives you flexibility.
The 30-Minute Lab is part of a series. It evolved from being a science lab teacher. I see K-5 students once a week. I only get about 45 minutes with them. This allows me to introduce a topic in a fun, investigative way. It allows the students to have hands-on experience before the regular teacher teaches the concepts and terms. Save 20% on the complete bundle. Please follow my store so you can get notified as more are added. When the bundle is purchased, you get all new updates at no extra cost.
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