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Sugar Cube Karst
http://www.geosociety.org/educate/LessonPlans/SugarCube_Karst.pdf
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The purpose of this activity is to explore the way water moves through a porous, soluble substance and to observe the development of pits and channels as the substance dissolves in water. Students learn what karst is and how it is formed.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Primary (K-2)
  • Intermediate (3-5)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lab activity
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright and other restrictions information is unknown.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-004-717
Related resources:
This resource is referenced by 'The Geological Society of America: Resources for K-12 Earth Science Educators'
http://www.geosociety.org/educate/resources.htm
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Dr Barb Mieras
The Geological Society of America

Editor: Christine McLelland
The Geological Society of America