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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Rock Mineral Formations: Lesson 1

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will explore the process of rock mineral formations. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Geology: Rock Mineral Formations."
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Other

Hard Rocks Interactive Crossword

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun way to review what you know about rocks! Play online, or print out and solve later.
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SRI International

Performance Assessment Links in Science: Classifying Rocks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a performance task where students sort and classify rocks based on their properties, then demonstrate how they can transfer their understanding to decide on ways they might sort and classify other types of objects.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Igneous Rocks: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will present how to identify and classify igneous rocks. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Igneous Rocks."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Sedimentary Rocks: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will present how to identify and classify sedimentary rocks. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Sedimentary Rocks."
Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Igneous Rocks: Lesson 2

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will present how to identify and classify igneous rocks. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Igneous Rocks."
Interactive
Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Science Games: Explore Rocks Alphabet Sorting Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sort these rocks into alphabetical order and beat your best time!
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Looking at Minnesota Geology

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will observe the geology of Minnesota by studying rock and mineral samples.
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Minerals Ed

Minerals Ed: Rock Star 101 [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 6th
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.
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EL Education

El Education: Geology for Kids

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
4th grade students from the Swift River Elementary School in New Salem, Massachusetts, created this field guide to local geology, featuring "Things to Know" and "Places to Visit", as part of a study of local geology and rocks and...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Minerals: Formation and Groups Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand the main ideas behind mineral formation with this study guide.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering for the 3 Little Pigs

For Students 3rd - 5th
The purpose of this activity is to demonstrate the importance of rocks, soils and minerals in engineering and how using the right material for the right job is important. The students build three different sand castles and test them for...
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Other

Wyo History: The Rock Springs Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this very detailed description of the Rock Springs Massacre and the circumstances that led up to it. Find out why Chinese immigrants became the focus of hatred and discrimination.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Take a Tumble

For Teachers 4th
Practice identifying the visual characteristics of rocks.
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Mainland Aggregates, Ltd: Many Uses of Sand

For Students 9th - 10th
This infographic includes a calculation for how many grains of sand are on the Earth. It discusses what sand is, its history of use by humans, and its many uses in modern times.
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Other

National Stone, Sand & Gravel: 50 Fascinating Facts About Stone, Sand & Gravel

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the history of aggregate use from ancient to modern times, reclamation of mined land, and responsible environmental practices. Also provides figures for the huge amounts of aggregates produced and used for various construction...
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Minerals by Name

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to look up any mineral by name to see its picture along with history, class, uses, related minerals, and physical properties. Just choose from this alphabetically sorted list of minerals.
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Other

Minerals Education Coalition: Perlite

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information about the volcanic glass perlite. Find out where perlite got its name, where it comes from, and the many uses of perlite.
Unit Plan
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Cristalizacion Y Ambientes Petrogeneticos

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit covers the crystalline matter and its properties. It includes 13 interactive activities.
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National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: La Corteza Terreste Y Sus Materiales

For Students 9th - 10th
In this site learn about the structure of the Earth, the Earth's crust, and the usefulness of the earth materials. It contains many illustrations and 15 interactive activities.
Activity
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Seeping Stones

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Experiment focuses on whether rocks will absorb or repel water.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Hard Rocks

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about hunting for gem stones including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and more. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Building Stones of Our Nation's Capital

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures and text describe the source and appearance of many of the stones used in the buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C. Included are a geologic time chart and an illustrated map of the geologic and geographic features of the...
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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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