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Geology.com: Rocks: Pictures of Sedimentary Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents photographs of examples of clastic, chemical, and organic sedimentary rocks, with short descriptions underneath each rock image. Each rock name is also linked to its own dedicated page with a great deal of additional information...
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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Rocks and Minerals: Sedimentary Rocks: Sandstone

For Students 9th - 10th
The cementing of minerals together forms a sedimentary rock called sandstone. One form of sandstone is rock asphalt. Learn more about it here.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Sedimentary Rock Classification Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about how sedimentary rocks are classified. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Sedimentary Rock Classification

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains that sedimentary rocks are classified by how they formed and by grain size.
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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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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: How Sedimentary Rock Is Formed

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Franklin Institute describes the way sedimentary rock is formed, with links to descriptions of several types of sedimentary rocks.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Interactives: Rock Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the differences and similarities between the three different types of rocks on this page.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Revision Notes on Rocks

For Students 4th - 7th
Covers the three main types of rocks, different weathering processes, erosion, and the rock cycle.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Rocks and Landforms

For Students 6th - 8th
Eight hands-on lessons module where students learn about rocks and landforms. These inquiry-based investigations explore the different types of rocks, how they are formed, the different types of landforms, and the effects of glaciers on...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Geology: Limestone

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explaining what limestone is, how it is formed, where it occurs, the different types, and how it has been used throughout history. (Published: August 8, 2010)
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial you'll learn about rocks and the rock cycle. You'll be introduced to the three different rock types and what makes them what they are. You'll also learn about how the matter that makes up these rocks is...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: If Rocks Could Talk

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks and see many examples of each type.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Rocks and Soils: What Kind of Rock Am I?

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of different types of rocks by taking a quiz. Determine if each picture shows an igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rock.
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Children's Museum

Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Floating Rock Geo Mysteries

For Students 9th - 10th
A good resource if you want a quick overview of the formation process for igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Earth and Space Science: Every Rock Tells a Story

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the different types of rocks on our Earth as you watch a one-hour video, accompanied by learning goals, details on sedimentary rocks, fossils, and supercontinents, and more.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Rocks: Seeing Your School's Area

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this earth science lab, students will find, identify, and create a visual presentation of the rocks that are found around their school. They will determine the mass, volume, density, color, texture, and hypothesize what each rock is....
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Other

Kentucky Coal Education: Making Sedimentary Rocks [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students learn how sedimentary rocks form by making three different types.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Sedimentary Rock Formation Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what sedimentary rocks are, the three main types, and how they are formed.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Rock Types Lab

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A well-designed lesson on rocks where students first learn about how the three categories of rocks form (sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic), then must examine the features of different rock samples, and determine which category each...
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Children's Museum

Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Floating Rock Geo Mysteries

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you know that there are some rocks that actually float? Follow this interactive investigation to find out which ones and why.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Rock Cycle

For Students 4th - 8th
This tutorial explains the rock cycle--from beginning to end! It is full of activities, assessments, games, slideshows and all kinds of interactive material. Learn what rocks are made of and how they change from one form to another....
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US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Rocks and Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Essential guide to geology of the National Parks focuses on minerals and the different types of rocks. Includes a visual glossary.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Rock Cycle Interactive

For Students 6th - 8th
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.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Rocks and Processes of the Rock Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the three major rock types and the rock cycle.