Rocks Rock!

We have started our study of ROCKS!  This past week we focused on sedimentary rocks. Over time rocks and minerals are broken down into smaller pieces called sediment. Layers upon layers of sediment form sedimentary rock over hundreds of thousands of year. Most types of sedimentary rock form through 5 main steps:

• Weathering
• Erosion
• Deposition
• Compaction
• Cementation

Ask your student how making this delicious treat helped us to learn about how sedimentary rocks form.

Sedimentary Rock Bars
(otherwise known as 7-layer bars)
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup pecans, Coarsely Chopped (We omitted the nuts)
1 cup shredded coconut
1 (12 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk


Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350° degrees Fahrenheit.
• Melt butter
• Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter; pat down in 8x11 baking pan.
• Add the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, pecans, and coconut in the order listed, sprinkling in an even layer.
• For the final layer, pour the can of sweetened condensed milk over the entire top. Press down.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes until top is nice and and golden.
• Cool completely and cut into bars.