Activity

TEKS and Title

Materials

5

5.7A Sedimentary Rock and Fossil
Fuels

For the folder

6 pom poms*

20 marbles*

25 centimeter cubes*

7 cotton balls*

model of a once-living organism such as a
small plastic fish

9 ounce clear, plastic cup

4 snack-size or smaller plastic resealable bags

2 sandwich-size plastic resealable bags

clear tape

box cutter

*These materials can be substituted, but make
sure any substituted materials can be easily and
quickly separated. Collect materials that are
different colors so students can see the layering.

For each student

Sedimentary Rock and Fossil Fuels

6

5.7D Fossils as Evidence

For the folder

liquid glue or glue gun

yarn

clear tape

cardstock

box cutter

For each student

Fossils as Evidence

7

5.8A Weather and Climate

For the folder

snack-size resealable plastic bag

cardstock

clear tape

adhesive fabric fastener strips

For each student

Weather and Climate

8

5.8B Water Cycle

For the folder

cardstock

snack-size plastic resealable bag

clear tape

adhesive fabric fastener strips

For each student

The Water Cycle