Geology Kitchen

Geology Kitchen episodes:

• 03.13.2018

  Geology Kitchen #14 - Mineral Formation Methods

  Devin takes a look at a few of the methods of mineral formation    Click HERE to download

  
• 03.20.2016

  Geology Kitchen #13 - Feldsparty

  Feldspars are the second most common group of minerals on Earth.  The are important contributors to soils as they weather relatively easily to form clays.  Potassium, Sodium and Calcium are the most common elements in Feldspars passed on to plants...

  
• 02.18.2013

  Geology Kitchen #12 - Oil in the Kitchen

  This episode introduces the concept of hydrocarbons (oil). A simulation of an oil reservoir is performed using peanuts and concepts of oil/water interaction are discussed.Click HERE to download

  
• 02.04.2013

  Geology Kitchen #11 - Igneous Rocks

  Igneous rocks are rocks derived from the cooling of magma, molten material originating from the upper Mantle/lower crust. Igneous rocks are classified by their texture and their composition. Rocks ' textures range from fine-grained (extrusive/volcanic) or coarse-grained (intrusive/plutonic). Compositions range...

  
• 01.28.2013

  Geology Kitchen #10 - Volcanoes

  Volcanoes form when magmas make their way to the Earth's surface and erupt. Volcanoes vary by type; cinder cones, stratovolcanoes or shield volcanos. The intensity of the eruption depends in part on the composition if the lava, and following, how...

  
• 12.03.2012

  Geology Kitchen #9 - Plate Tectonics

  This episode discusses the scientific theory of plate tectonics, in which the Earth’s crust is subdivided into a series of large and small tectonic plates. Convergent, divergent or transform boundaries are discussed and demonstrated with brittle graham crackers and icing...

  
• 11.26.2012

  Geology Kitchen #8 - Layers of the Earth

  Devin whips up a model of the layers of the earth using ingredients from the kitchen Click HERE to download

  
• 10.15.2012

  Geology Kitchen #7 - Mineral Formation

  Mineral formation through hydrothermal and magmatic processes is discussed using cotton candy machine as a visualization experiment. Click HERE to download

  
• 10.10.2012

  Geology Kitchen #5 - Chemical & Biological Sedimentary Rocks

  Chemical and biological sedimentary rocks are discussed in this video. Carbonates, including limestones and dolomites are discussed, and cave stalactites are made. Evaporites are made in pan on stove experiment, and coal and chert are also examined as other forms...

  
• 10.09.2012

  Geology Kitchen #6 - Weathering

  Weathering concepts are visualized for both physical and chemical weathering processes. Freeze-thaw cycles and water action are discussed using kitchen experiments, as well as wind abrasion. The chemical disintegration and dissolution of minerals and rocks is demonstrated and discussed. Click...

  
• 09.24.2012

  Geology Kitchen #4 - Metamorphism

  This episode explores the concepts of regional versus contact metamorphism. Heat and pressure are discussed and their roles in changing various rock types into metamorphic rock varieties. Contact metamorphism is discussed and demonstrated using a torch and marshmallow, and regional...

  
• 08.31.2012

  Geology Kitchen #3 - Clastic Sedimentary Rocks

  Episode 3 begins to examine the world of sedimentary rocks by looking at how clastic sedimentary rocks form. Various food stuffs of different grain sizes are used to demonstrate the relationship between rock name and grain size. Composite rocks are...

  
• 08.20.2012

  Geology Kitchen #2 - Identifying Minerals

  Episode 2 expands on the mineral concept by discussing the characteristics of minerals used in mineral identification. Minerals are categorized by the use of descriptive criteria;  1) Color 2) Hardness 3) Luster 4) Shape/Cleavage 5) Density  Fruit are again used...

  
• 08.15.2012

  Geology Kitchen #1 - What is a Mineral?

  Episode 1 introduces the concept of a mineral. Minerals are defined by five criteria; 1) They must be solid substances2) they must be naturally-occurring3) they must have a definable chemical composition 4) they must have an orderly crystalline structure5) they...

  
• 07.23.2012

  The Three Types of Rocks

  Devin talks about the three basic rock types:  Click HERE to download