Comments on: How Do Folded Mountains Form: Science For Kids

By: Becky Dole

Becky Dole — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 22:05:57 +0000

In reply to John Miller. Wish it were that simple. The Earth's crust (the rock layers) work, in many ways, like silly putty. When the pressure is exerted slowly (millions of years for the crust, seconds for the silly putty), the result is the material remolds itself. However when the pressure is exerted quickly (think earthquake for the crust, slamming with a hammer for the silly putty), the result is the material breaks apart/shatters.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:38:42 +0000

This is a great idea and simple way to teach the creation of fold mountains to children. Thank you

By: 20+ Hands-on Easy Ways to Teach Earth Science/Geology

20+ Hands-on Easy Ways to Teach Earth Science/Geology — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 12:15:33 +0000

[…] Recreate fold mountains with some towels! This simple activity, only requiring towels and bins, is a visual way to teach how fold mountains form! The kids will love it! […]

By: John Miller

John Miller — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:53:14 +0000

I like this, but it only works if all the ‘rock’ layers are clatish & moldable. Try it with ‘rock’ layers made of drywall & if the kids are able to push the bins together, the drywall breaks & crumbles, no pretty curves. I suppose this couples with the fantasy of a Late Cretaceous period Western Interior Seaway. Me, I like the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Stupid). There were no huge mountains about 4400 years ago, then a world wide flood which brought in the sedimentary layers & they folded & the waters receded creating (just love that word as it entails a Creator), amongst other things, the Grand Canyon.