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Plate Tectonics - Graham Cracker Lab
Plate Tectonics - Graham Cracker Lab
Plate Tectonics - Graham Cracker Lab
Plate Tectonics - Graham Cracker Lab
Plate Tectonics - Graham Cracker Lab
Plate Tectonics - Graham Cracker Lab
Plate Tectonics - Graham Cracker Lab
Plate Tectonics - Graham Cracker Lab
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"I teach high school Marine Science and with a few alterations to the slideshow, it fit the needs of my class. "
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Michelle M.
"My students thought this activity was so much fun! It truly helped them understand, visualize, and retain plate boundaries and their formations. Will be using this again. "
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Jack A.

Description

Step-by-step visual PPT, student lab worksheet, exit ticket, as well as video clips and visuals! Your students will have tons of fun while learning!!

I love having my kids do hands-on activities in class but I am always make sure that these activities are structured. This lab is no different; it's a great way to make sure your students are the one's learning while similarly making sure you don't go crazy! Perfect balance of teacher structure and student learning!

Students will use shaving cream and graham crackers to simulate the three types of plate boundaries (transform, divergent, and convergent).

Included:
-Step-by-Step PowerPoint for both you and your students (Total of 7 steps, pictures of student expectations is included!).
-Question/Answer Slides after steps to check for student understanding. Total of 10 questions and answers.
-Images showing what natural disasters/geographical landforms occur at each boundary.

Check out my Lab Activity Bundle to combine 6 of my top selling labs and save 45%!! This is a great deal that you and your students will enjoy!

Other resources you will enjoy:
The Ultimate Science Bundle
Plate Tectonics Unit Bundle
Continental Drift w/Activity
Major Tectonic Plates
The Ring of Fire Activity
Types of Plate Boundaries
Volcanoes
Earthquakes

The awesome clip art found in this product can be found here!
Teacher's Clipart
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Plate Tectonics - Graham Cracker Lab

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Teaching Duration
45 minutes

What others say

"I teach high school Marine Science and with a few alterations to the slideshow, it fit the needs of my class. "
star
Michelle M.
"My students thought this activity was so much fun! It truly helped them understand, visualize, and retain plate boundaries and their formations. Will be using this again. "
star
Jack A.

Description

Step-by-step visual PPT, student lab worksheet, exit ticket, as well as video clips and visuals! Your students will have tons of fun while learning!!

I love having my kids do hands-on activities in class but I am always make sure that these activities are structured. This lab is no different; it's a great way to make sure your students are the one's learning while similarly making sure you don't go crazy! Perfect balance of teacher structure and student learning!

Students will use shaving cream and graham crackers to simulate the three types of plate boundaries (transform, divergent, and convergent).

Included:
-Step-by-Step PowerPoint for both you and your students (Total of 7 steps, pictures of student expectations is included!).
-Question/Answer Slides after steps to check for student understanding. Total of 10 questions and answers.
-Images showing what natural disasters/geographical landforms occur at each boundary.

Check out my Lab Activity Bundle to combine 6 of my top selling labs and save 45%!! This is a great deal that you and your students will enjoy!

Other resources you will enjoy:
The Ultimate Science Bundle
Plate Tectonics Unit Bundle
Continental Drift w/Activity
Major Tectonic Plates
The Ring of Fire Activity
Types of Plate Boundaries
Volcanoes
Earthquakes

The awesome clip art found in this product can be found here!
Teacher's Clipart
Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 4.85 out of 5, based on 224 reviews
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A Fun and Engaging Science Experiment
Rated 5 out of 5
May 1, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
I was looking for a hands on way to teach plate tectonics. My students had fun with this.
Retta W.
171 reviews • Alaska
Grades taught: 4th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties
Nice resource
Rated 5 out of 5
December 2, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
The students really enjoyed this lab. Anything with food is always a hit.
Tiffany R.
92 reviews
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
well crafted
Rated 5 out of 5
November 23, 2025
Thank you for sharing this resource. Perfect addition to my teacher toolkit.
Ashley P.
987 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
well-crafted resource
Rated 5 out of 5
November 11, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Students enjoyed this activity, and it helped them understand types of boundaries
nicole H.
64 reviews
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Student populations: Autism
Great Resource
Rated 5 out of 5
October 31, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
This was a fun lab! Of course students love working with food.
April T.
119 reviews • California
Grades taught: 9th, 10th
so engaging
Rated 5 out of 5
October 26, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
This resource was so much fun. It was a great way to engage my students in this concept.
Kristen G.
4,379 reviews • Minnesota
Grades taught: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
great lab resource
Rated 5 out of 5
October 25, 2025
fun and engaging lab to supplement science unit. thanks
Action Based E.
1,875 reviews • Rhode Island
Exactly What I Needed!
Rated 5 out of 5
October 21, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
I teach high school Marine Science and with a few alterations to the slideshow, it fit the needs of my class.
Michelle M.
39 reviews
Grades taught: 10th, 11th, 12th

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