Metamorphic Rock Pancakes

Student will be able to identify the properties of a metamorphic rock.

Materials:

Griddle or frying pan

Turner

Oil for griddle

Pancake batter

Assorted foods, some of which melt and some, which don't.

Such as: Raisins, coconut, marshmallows, nuts, chocolate chips, etc.

Plates and napkins

Tell the students that they won't want to miss tomorrow's lesson because we are going to make metamorphic rocks and eat them. Bring the items listed below and then, depending on the age, either you or the students make the "rocks" by pouring the pancake batter on the griddle, putting the lid down, if you have that kind of griddle, or pressing down with the turner. While we are doing this we review about heat a pressure being needed to make metamorphic rocks. In some of the "rocks" we put different ingredients to see how igneous or sedimentary rocks change during the metamorphic process.

Naturally you eat the finished product! No one forgets how metamorphic rocks are made.

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