Sedimentary Weight

Students learn how sedimentary rocks are formed as they create layered paperweights. This lesson includes ideas on modifying the materials to help students create art that is unique to your program. Click on the image above to see an example of the "Sedimentary Weight" art activity.

Theme: Geology

Activity Type: Art

Range: All Elementary

Part: 1 of 1

Length: 30 Minutes

Participant Ratio: 20:1

Location: Indoors

Messiness Level: 2 (messy)

example project (you create)

pictures of sedimentary rocks or rock formations (not included)

pictures of fossils (not included)

plastic spoons

4 large plastic tubs (to hold noodles, beans or rice)

4 types (minimum) of noodles, beans, rice, beads or a combination

baby food jars with lids or small plastic water bottles with lids

glue

paper or plastic cups

permanent marker