In-Person Earth Layers Lab

Join Mrs. Collins for this in-person lab event. During this session students will learn about the following topics:

-Layers of the Earth

-Alfred Wegener

-Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics

-Pangaea

-Earthquakes

Students will begin the class learning about the 4 layers of the Earth-crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. Did you know that the inner core is the hottest layer of the Earth with temperatures ranging from 9,000 to 9, 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Using clay and play-doh the group will create their own personal Earth layer model showing the distinct layers. The Earth's crust has many trenches and mountains. The theory of plate tectonics explains how mountains/trenches are formed, and one great scientist is to blame-Alfred Wegener. We will learn about his incredible discoveries and visualize his ideas using a paper map puzzle exercise. There are three kinds of plate tectonic boundaries: divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries. Students will practice using hand movements to memorize the 3 types of boundaries. Volcanoes and earthquakes cause damage to the Earth's crust all over the world. For the final lab exercise, students will be recreating volcanoes and earthquakes. For the volcano experiment students will use min cups, baking soda, food coloring, and vinegar to create personal volcanoes to erupt. Then using a box students will create their own personal seismograph, and shake the box to represent earthquake movement. 

This session will be jammed pack with lots of hands-on activities to help with comprehension. 

The class will be offered at the Nopone Community Center, in the arts/craft room. During to the community center guidelines, the class size will be limited to 20. 

The Nopone Community Center has a range of outdoor activities for parents or siblings to try out during the class time. Outside of the center is several baseball fields, outdoor walking track, and nature trail system. A parent or guardian must stay on the community center grounds during the class time. The class will promptly begin at 3:30pm, and end between 4:30-4:45pm. 

Price: $35 includes supplies for class ($20 class, with $15 worth of science supplies provided)

This is just one of several science labs that will be upcoming at the location.  

Date: February 4, 2025 from 3:30-4:45pm

Location: Nopone Community Center (Nopone Road) Gainesville, GA. 

Class size minimum: 8

Class size maximum: 20

Register by January 31 to allow us time to purchase the supplies you will need for the science labs. 

Note:

Parents will need to stay on the Nopone premises during the class, but you are welcome to walk the track or exercise inside during class time, if you like. Siblings may attend if within the grade level (4-7th), but will need to also pay for a seat. Each student will receive a gallon size ziploc bag with supplies when they arrive. Each student will need to bring from home: spiral notebook, scissors, and a pencil.