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Lesson 44 of 84 ยท Fossils

Experiment

Sand, Clay, and Soil (Part 2)

What You'll Learn

Sand at the beach was once big rocks that broke down over millions of years.

Key Words

  • rock
  • soil

Materials Needed

  • magnifying glass
  • newspaper
  • spray bottle
  • cups
  • thermometer

Safety First

  • Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Look at the picture and read the labels.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Pour water on a pile of sand and a pile of rocks. Watch how the water flows differently.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Draw a picture of what you observe.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Share your results with a partner.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a volcano?