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does any one have a simple recipe for Sedimentary rock or something similar. We are doing a science fair for a primary school on Tuesday and the cost is a issue.
Thank Lindy

Hi Lindy,
I can send you a copy of the recipes we got at the conference at St Mary's. There is chocolate fossils and some lolly rocks. Not sure how expensive it would be.
Let me know your Fax and I will send it to you.
Helen

Hi Lindy

Go to http//www.nasaexplores.com/show_k4_teacher_sh ... 0803103618 for some different recipes for various types of rocks. Looks like you could make it reasonably cheap by varying some of the ingredients. Very American but just use our alternatives.
Yum. Chocolate!

Julie

Well done Helen, I have just pulled my desk apart looking for that booklet from St Marys, and silly me, lent it too someone, and perhaps I will never got it back. Think it was called "Eatable Science".

Please please Helen, may I also have a copy.

Sue: Science 02 9823 7662 fax number.

Thank you

Helen you are the best.

Thank you for my copy, came through just fine.

Thank you

No worries Sue!
Glad I could help.
Helen

Helen,
If it's no trouble, I would appreciate a copy of your recipes. Someone approached me about this subject recently, but it's one I don't have much info on. Thanking you in advance. My fax no. is (08)81392138 Att Lisa.
Cheers,
Lisa

Hi Lisa,
I have faxed that to you this morning. Let me know if you get it OK.
Helen

Theres a thing like tablet or fudge that can be made. Its like making fudge when you dont get the recipe quite right, and it goes grainy, with the sugar crystals forming. Its then said to be like sandstone. (And feels like it when youre eating it too... sweet but grainy)

I have a recipe using white , milk and dark chocolate. If you'd like I email it to you.
cheers
Marjan

Hi Helen,
I would love a copy as well. If we can adapt any experiment to food, we do it!

Fax 02 42200202 Attn Ellice Brown, Science.

Thanks, Ellice.

do you think you could also fax to me 08 9144 2010 attention to karen science

Cheers greatly appreciated

I found these recipes at easyfunschool.com.



Please note: take note of the ingredients listed and be aware of possible food sensitivities and allergies of the children involved.
Edible Rock Recipes:

Igneous Rocks

1 can evaporated milk (6 oz.)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 1/4 cups tiny marshmallows
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla

Grease an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 inch pan. Combine evaporated milk with sugar and salt in a saucepan. Bring to aboil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring for 5 - 9 minutes. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients and stir gently. Pour into prepared pan. Let cool. (Refrigerate) 1 pan (8 x makes 30 1 inch squares.

Metamorphic Rocks

1/2 cup shortening or margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup well-drained crushed pineapple
1 egg, beaten
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt


Cream the shortening and the sugar. Add the beaten egg and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and mix. Stir in the fruit and the nuts. Drop by teaspoonful onto cookie sheet. Bake for 7 minutes at 375 degrees. Note: Chocolate chips, coconut, wheat germ, etc. can also be added.

Sedimentary Rocks

1 1/4 cups crushed flake cereal
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup margarine


Melt the margarine. Mix with the cereal and the sugar. Press into an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan.

1 cup chocolate or butterscotch chips
1 1/4 cups coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)

Sprinkle the chips over cereal layer. Sprinkle the coconut over chips. Sprinkle the nuts over coconut. Pour condensed milk over the layers. Bake for 25 minutes at 325 degrees.

Might be fun to make, and shouldn't cost too much

Julie

Hi Ellice and Karen,
I have faxed that off to both of you so hopefully you should get it soon.
Helen

cheltie wrote:Hi Lindy,
I can send you a copy of the recipes we got at the conference at St Mary's. There is chocolate fossils and some lolly rocks. Not sure how expensive it would be.
Let me know your Fax and I will send it to you.
Helen

Fax is62994285 thank you Lindy

Helen,
Have received the recipes. Sorry it took a while to let you know. I was flat out on Friday. Just like every other day I suppose!
Thanks again, much appreciated.
Cheers,
Lisa

Hi All,
if anyone still has the recipe for the lolly fossils I would love a copy.
Could you fax it to:
Attention Lorrae
Fax No: 0248613328

Thanks

Lorrae

Hi Lorrae,

Hope you receive your copy soon.

Thanks Sue
I received the fax and it looks great.

Lorrae

Could someone who posted originally on this topic please let me have the recipes for the choc fossils and lolly rocks. We have been studying earth science in Year 9 and as it is nearing the end of year we would like to do some "Fun Science" with the students.
Thanks