Core Sample Cake

       

Objective:

To use the Law of Superposition and the Law of Fossil Succession to identify simulated rock layers in this model

 
Materials :
  1. 3 boxes of cake mix 1 chocolate and two yellow or white and the ingredients to make the cake batter
  2. 30 ” X 18 ” baking pan
  3. 8 ” pie pan
  4. Food coloring
  5. Rainbow and chocolate sprinkles or poppy seeds and sesame seeds
  6. Green colored sugar and decorations for a beach scene cake
  7. Large straws
  8. 10 inch bamboo skewers
  9. Cake knife
  10. Paper and pencil to record your findings

 


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