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Lesson 28 of 84 · Fossils
ExperimentVolcanoes: Hot Rock!
What You'll Learn
Layers of rock tell the story of Earth's history. Older layers are at the bottom!
Key Words
- desert
- forest
- weather
Materials Needed
- clay
- water
- plastic tray
- magnifying glass
Safety First
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
- Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Layers of rock tell the story of Earth's history. Older layers are at the bottom!
Step 2 — Do
Try the experiment. What do you think will happen?
Step 3 — Observe
Look for something that changed. What is it?
Step 4 — Record
Circle the correct answer on your worksheet.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Where can you find fossils?