This unit goes deeper into the knowledge of the three petro genetic environments: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. It includes 13 interactive activities.

Overview of rocks including igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, and the rock cycle.

If you want to plant a class garden, this is a great resource for combining geometry, Native American studies, and rocks.

This site offers a wealth of online textbook-related materials that encourage the discovery of science in the world around us. Enter the site to access material on specific topics. Each section contains reading material (complete with...

An interactive animation showing the rock cycle. By clicking on the different parts of the cycle, students can view definition of rock types and animations of the processes that happen within the cycle.

Looking for more information about plate tectonics and what happens at plate boundaries? This site gives definitions of all plate boundaries as well as animations to help visualize what is happening.

Learn about the differences and similarities between the three different types of rocks on this page.

A great lesson plan that uses crayon shavings, aluminum foil, and hot water to introduce the three main types of rocks and the processes needed to form them. Included are the lesson objectives, vocabulary, and step-by-step procedures to...

Learn about the processes involved throughout the creation of sedimentary rock.

This set of lesson plans was developed to accompany Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future, a documentary film created by Caterpillar and Science North. They introduce students to the various phases involved in mining,...

This file guides students through learning about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks along with an introduction to the rock cycle. Students can complete work in small groups or individually on their devices.

Gain an understanding of the cycles that form metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous rocks.

Students use their knowledge of the rock cycle to write a story about a pet rock. The story must include the rock changing from magma, to each type of rock igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. The story should end with the pet rock...

Fourth graders identify rock types by observing key characteristics.

A good resource if you want a quick overview of the formation process for igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock.

This lesson takes you through the basic introduction of rocks. It includes information about the rock cycle and the three types of rocks: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary.

A fun way to review what you know about rocks! Play online, or print out and solve later.

Understand the differences between rocks and minerals and identify types of each.

A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short multiple-choice quiz on what happens during the rock cycle.

A simplified version of the rock cycle showing the three types of rocks and the transformational processes that occur between each pair of rock types.

In this lesson geared toward primary students, they will learn about the three different kinds of rocks, how they are formed and how to recognize the unique characteristics by building a 3D model.

Astrid lives in Norway, and really likes Viking ships and rocks. She is visiting a Viking museum, and needs help learning about different types of rocks, where rocks come from, and the different characteristics of rocks.

In this lesson students are asked to identify rocks based on their properties.

Assess your understanding of the three major categories of rocks with this interactive multiple choice quiz. Immediate feedback is provided.