Starburst Rock Formation Simulation

Starburst Rock Formation Simulation

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial demonstrates how to simulate the formation of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks using Starburst candies. The process involves unwrapping and stacking the candies to represent different rock layers. Sedimentary rock is simulated by applying pressure, metamorphic rock by adding heat and pressure, and igneous rock by applying heat alone. The tutorial provides a hands-on approach to understanding rock formation processes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using Starburst candies in this activity?

To create a colorful art project

To simulate different types of rocks

To test their melting point

To eat them after the experiment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which color was placed in the middle of the Starburst stack for better differentiation?

Red

Yellow

Green

Orange

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main process used to create a sedimentary rock in this simulation?

Pressure

Heating

Mixing

Cooling

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a thick book used in the sedimentary rock simulation?

To protect the surface

To balance the candies

To provide enough pressure

To read while waiting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional element is introduced to transform sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

Light

Water

Air

Heat

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change occurs in the Starburst candies when they become metamorphic rock?

They become colder

They remain unchanged

They melt and combine slightly

They change color completely

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is removed before applying heat to simulate igneous rock formation?

The book

The plastic bag

The candies

The foil

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