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American Museum of Natural History

If Rocks Could Talk

For Students 6th - 12th
Meet some interesting rocks. Learners discover information about the three types of rocks and different rocks that are within each group. They read imaginary interviews with six rocks as each rock tells the story of their formation and a...
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The Happy Scientist: Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of rocks including igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, and the rock cycle.
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Geology.com: Rocks: Rocks: Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary

For Students 9th - 10th
Rocks hold the history of the earth and the materials that will be used to build its future. This website holds a treasure of information regarding igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
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Geologynet: Rock Forming Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the search to find information on rock forming minerals. Characteristics including formula, color, cleavage, and hardness are presented in an easy-to-read chart.
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Mineralogical Society of America: Collector's Corner

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth resource for identifying rocks. Includes an interactive rock identification key to help you figure out the name of your rock.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Rocks, Rock Cycle, and Formation

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the science of rocks and the rock cycle. How different types such as igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic form from minerals with the help of nature.
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas, Austin: Rob's Granite Page

For Students 9th - 10th
A great site concerning granite and its composition, with great photos. Find out all about the Llano Uplift and take the E-rock virtual field trip.
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute Science Museum: Rock Hounds With Rocky

For Students 3rd - 8th
Rocky the Rock Hound uses simple animations to show the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Includes teacher connections to lessons, literature, and activities along with online quizzes and puzzles on rocks and rock...
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Geography 4 kids

Geography4 kids.com: Rocks and Minerals

For Students 3rd - 8th
Understand the differences between rocks and minerals and identify types of each.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Geology of Devil's Tower

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Devil's Tower National Park in Wyoming! This highly interactive website reveals the geological processes behind the formation of this unique natural structure.
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National Building Granite Quarries Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on architectural granite quarrying and uses.

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