Initial Publication Date: February 17, 2009
Teaching the Process of Science:
Weathering Experiment
this page written by Anne E. Egger, based on an activity written by Pete StelllingIn this activity designed by Pete Stelling, students are asked to design experiments to determine the effects of different weathering processes. To do this, they use materials that serve as analogs for rocks - food.
Weathering Experiment is a description of the activity.
Weathering Experiment is a description of the activity.
Integrating the process of science into the activity
How does this activity lend itself to teaching the process of science?
Students are asked to act as scientists. They can use their creativity to design an experiment to address a specific question. There is no right or wrong experiment. Some experiments will work well, others not so much. In addition, this lab makes use of analogous materials, a common aspect of scientific practice in the geosciences.