Name: ____________________________________ Date:___________

Candy Rocks
Objective: to make models of the three types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary,
and metamorphic) using edible products
Lab Due: _________________
Metamorphic Rock Model

Materials: 1 slice whole wheat bread, 1 slice white bread

Procedure:
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Tear the crust off each slice and set aside.

Rip each slice into equal sized quarters.
Stack each piece alternating between white and wheat.
What type of rock do these layers represent?
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5. Using your hands, press down on the stack of bread.
6. How does this represent a metamorphic rock?
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Igneous Rock Model

Materials: Chocolate chips, microwave safe container, microwave, wooden

spoon, wax paper
1. Teacher will melt chocolate chips in the microwave.
2. What does the melted chocolate represent?
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3. Teacher will pour melted chocolate on your wax paper. BE CAREFUL.
Do not touch it until it is completely cooled.
4. How is this a model of an igneous rock?
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Name: ____________________________________ Date:___________

Sedimentary Rock Model

Materials: Graham cracker, frosting, gummy fish, fruity pebbles cereal,

sprinkles, plastic knife.
1. Place your graham cracker on your wax paper.
2. Spread a thin layer of frosting on your graham cracker and add a thin
layer of sediment.
3. Repeat at least 2 more times.
4. What do the sprinkles represent?
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5. What do the gummy fish represent?
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6. What does the fruity pebbles cereal represent?
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7. How is this a model of a sedimentary rock?
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ENJOY YOUR ROCKS