We are doing geology in Weaver right now. Suits my youngest daughter perfectly, as she loves to collect treasures from nature. When she was nearly 3 we took the girls to Disney World and as all the characters passed us by we found her collecting giant leaves. These days we have similar stories to tell about her collecting rocks.
You can visit my post on Making Your Own Rock Candy for lessons related to crystals and minerals. For the three basic rock types here are some recipes to make your geology lessons fun and hands on!
Igneous Rocks
1 can evaporated milk (6 oz.) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 1/4 cups tiny marshmallows 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla 1. Grease an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 inch pan. 2. Combine evaporated milk with sugar and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring for 5 - 9 minutes. 3. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients and stir gently. 4. Pour into prepared pan. Let cool. (Refrigerate) 5. 1 pan (8 x 8) makes 30 1 inch squares.
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1 can evaporated milk (6 oz.) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 1/4 cups tiny marshmallows 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla 1. Grease an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 inch pan. 2. Combine evaporated milk with sugar and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring for 5 - 9 minutes. 3. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients and stir gently. 4. Pour into prepared pan. Let cool. (Refrigerate) 5. 1 pan (8 x 8) makes 30 1 inch squares.
Metamorphic Rocks
1/2 cup shortening or margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup well-drained crushed pineapple 1 egg, beaten 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 1. Cream the shortening and the sugar. 2. Add the beaten egg and vanilla. 3. Add the dry ingredients and mix. 4. Stir in the fruit and the nuts. 5. Drop by teaspoonful onto cookie sheet. 6. Bake for 7 minutes at 375 degrees. Note: Chocolate chips, coconut, wheat germ, etc. can also be added.
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1 1/4 cups crushed flake cereal 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup chocolate or butterscotch chips 1 1/4 cups coconut 1 cup chopped nuts 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.) 1. Melt the margarine. 2. Mix with the cereal and the sugar to make cereal layer. 3. Press into an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan. 4. Sprinkle the chips over cereal layer. 5. Sprinkle the coconut over chips. 6. Sprinkle the nuts over coconut. 7. Pour condensed milk over the layers. 8. Bake for 25 minutes at 325 degrees.
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