Visual Learning Systems
Sedimentary Rocks: Fossils in Sedimentary Rock
This program outlines the classification system of sedimentary rocks. Specific attention is paid to the different ways sedimentary rock forms. The relationship between sedimentary rocks and the formation of fossils is investigated. Other...
Visual Learning Systems
Fossil Formation: Factors and Processes
In this video, the teacher explains the factors that contribute to the formation of fossils. It emphasizes the importance of quick burial in sediments to prevent decay and consumption by other animals. The video also highlights the...
Science Buddies
Crayon Rock Cycle
This video shows how to model the rock cycle using crayons! Try it out and make colorful sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous "rocks" using crayon shavings.
Mazz Media
Way Cool Science II:Rocks and Minerals
Friendly and fun host, Max Orbit, asks questions about the world and searches for answers. This DVD series is designed to engage students while introducing scientific principles and concepts in a fun and entertaining way. Max Orbit...
Mazz Media
Rocks and the Rock Cycle: Why is the Study of Rocks Important
This program helps students to understand what a rock is and how rocks are formed. Using real world footage, the video shows and identifies examples of minerals with crystalline structures and then shows the same minerals in common rock....
Mazz Media
Rocks and Minerals
This visually exciting program explores the world of rocks and minerals and shares what he learns with viewers. Combing animation with live video footage, the program demonstrates how rocks are formed and how they change. Students will...
Visual Learning Systems
Sedimentary Rocks: Summing Up
This program outlines the classification system of sedimentary rocks. Specific attention is paid to the different ways sedimentary rock forms. The relationship between sedimentary rocks and the formation of fossils is investigated. Other...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Our Earth - Rock Recipes
Rocks are complicated collections of mineral particles. Four silicate mineral groups make up 90% of the crustal rocks - mafic minerals, quartzes, feldspars and micas. Rocks come in three basic varieties - igneous, sedimentary and...
Visual Learning Systems
Sedimentary Rocks: Sediments
This program outlines the classification system of sedimentary rocks. Specific attention is paid to the different ways sedimentary rock forms. The relationship between sedimentary rocks and the formation of fossils is investigated. Other...
Bridgeman Arts
1970s: Exhibit containing rocks and labels with a color-coded key
1970s: Exhibit containing rocks and labels with a color-coded key.
Bridgeman Arts
1970s: Exhibit explaining igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks
1970s: Exhibit explaining igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
Curated OER
Rocks
This video, meant for older students, clearly explains how each of the three types of rocks on the earth's surface are formed. I learned that 75% of the earth's land area is made up of sedimentary rocks! Interesting details about the...
Curated OER
The Rock Cycle
Here is an outstanding video that is produced and narrated by a young scholar. He does a fabulous job explaining what the three types of rocks are and how they interact with each other in the rock cycle - which is how rocks actually...
Curated OER
Our World: The Rock Cycle
Sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks are the stars of this interesting video produced by NASA. The rock cycle is when each of these three types of rocks transforms into another kind of rock - which happens under extreme...
Curated OER
Identifying Types of Rocks
A teacher is videotaped while lecturing to his class regarding the three different types of rocks found on Earth's surface. The focus of the lecture is how to determine what kind of rock you may have picked up in your backyard, in the...
Other
Smart Science: Basic Rock Identification
By watching this online science lesson, the viewer will learn which rocks are layered and be able to identify which ones are igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. [1:24]
SciShow
Sci Show Kids: Be a Rock Detective!
A video that will help you understand how rocks are classified based on how they are formed. Video will explore the different rock types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. [4:22]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Geology: Rock Classification Overview: Lesson 2
This lesson will present how to identify and classify various rocks and minerals. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Geology: Rock Classification Overview."