Professor Dave Explains
Characteristics of Sedimentary Rocks: Size, Provenance, and Composition
With igneous rocks understood, let's move on to the second type of rock, sedimentary rock. What are sediments, and how do they come together to form sedimentary rocks? What can we say about the size of such a rock? It's provenance, or...
Visual Learning Systems
Sedimentary Rocks: Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
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...
Learning Mole
High Five Facts - Sedimentary Rocks
This video explores five fun facts about Sedimentary Rocks.
Professor Dave Explains
Classification of Sedimentary Rocks Part 2: Biogenic Rocks
We talked about siliciclastic rocks, so now let's talk about biogenic rocks. These are sedimentary rocks that are derived from the skeletal materials of living organisms. That's right, rocks made of things that were alive! The most...
Visual Learning Systems
The Rock Cycle: Types of Rocks
Upon viewing the The Rock Cycle video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that rocks are non-living substances made up of one or more minerals. Understand that a mineral is a natural substance with a definite...
Visual Learning Systems
The Rock Cycle: Pathways in the Rock Cycle
Upon viewing the The Rock Cycle video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that rocks are non-living substances made up of one or more minerals. Understand that a mineral is a natural substance with a definite...
Professor Dave Explains
The Rock Cycle
We've spent quite some time discussing igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks, their properties, and the conditions under which they form. Now it's time to zoom out and see how they are all connected in something called...
Curated Video
3 Types of Rocks and The Rock Cycle
Learn the 3 Types of Rocks and The Rock Cycle with this educational video by KLT!
Curated Video
What Are Rocks and How Do They Form? Crash Course Geography
From towering mountains to pebbles along a river, the Earth is made of a huge variety of rocks. In today's episode, we're going to follow the rock cycle of a piece of granite in the Himalayan mountains, and as you'll see, every rock has...
Visual Learning Systems
The Rock Cycle: the Rock Cycle in Action
Upon viewing the The Rock Cycle video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that rocks are non-living substances made up of one or more minerals. Understand that a mineral is a natural substance with a definite...
Visual Learning Systems
Rocks and the Rock Cycle: Sedimentary Rocks
The rock cycle is illustrated in detail using easy-to-understand animations. Examples of the various types of rocks are introduced and the characteristics of different rocks are compared. Other terminology includes: rock cycle, igneous,...
Jam Campus
Rock Cycle Song
Learn about igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks in song format! A great way to boost classroom engagement when introducing new topics.
Visual Learning Systems
The Rock Cycle: Summing Up
Upon viewing the The Rock Cycle video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that rocks are non-living substances made up of one or more minerals. Understand that a mineral is a natural substance with a definite...
FuseSchool
What Is The Rock Cycle?
In this video you will learn about the dynamic rock cycle. Plant roots help to create new soil from the solid rock and they get nutrients and support from the soil. This solid rock is often sandstone or granite. They are made up of...
Visual Learning Systems
The Rock Cycle: Introduction
Upon viewing the The Rock Cycle video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that rocks are non-living substances made up of one or more minerals. Understand that a mineral is a natural substance with a definite...
Visual Learning Systems
The Rock Cycle: Video Assessment
Upon viewing the The Rock Cycle video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that rocks are non-living substances made up of one or more minerals. Understand that a mineral is a natural substance with a definite...
Visual Learning Systems
Rocks: Changed Rocks
Upon viewing the Rocks video series, students will be able to do the following: Define rock as a solid, naturally-occurring mixture of minerals. Define minerals as solids with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure....
Rock 'N Learn
Earth Science : Types of Rock
Earth Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about earth science and prepare for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about types of rock.
Visual Learning Systems
Rocks and the Rock Cycle: the Rock Cycle
The rock cycle is illustrated in detail using easy-to-understand animations. Examples of the various types of rocks are introduced and the characteristics of different rocks are compared. Other terminology includes: rock cycle, igneous,...
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....
Learning Mole
High Five Facts - Metamorphic Rocks
This video explores five fun facts about Metamorphic Rocks.
Visual Learning Systems
Rocks and Geology: Understanding Earth's History through Classification
The video introduces the concept of geology while highlighting the importance of rocks in understanding the planet. The video also introduces the role of geologists in studying Earth's processes and history, and how classifying rocks is...
Visual Learning Systems
Rocks and the Rock Cycle: Complexities of the Rock Cycle
The rock cycle is illustrated in detail using easy-to-understand animations. Examples of the various types of rocks are introduced and the characteristics of different rocks are compared. Other terminology includes: rock cycle, igneous,...
Visual Learning Systems
The Rock Cycle: Weathering
Upon viewing the The Rock Cycle video series, students will be able to do the following: Explain that rocks are non-living substances made up of one or more minerals. Understand that a mineral is a natural substance with a definite...