Activity (Hands-On)Grades 3 - 5
Testing Model Structures: Jell-O Earthquake in the Classroom
Materials List
Each student needs:
- 30 toothpicks
- 30 miniature marshmallows
- Making Sense Assessment (PDF)
For the entire class to share:
- 8 square baking dishes, 21.5 cm x 21.5 cm (8 ½ inch x 8 ½ inch) or 1 oblong baking dish, 21.5 cm x 28 cm (8 ½ in x 11 inch)
- 8 boxes Jell-O, prepared according to package directions