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A Rockin' Investigation Lesson PlanA Rockin' Investigation Lesson Plan
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A Rockin' Investigation

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Young scientists identify the rock cycle. In this earth science activity, students participate in web-based research to understand how sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks form. As a follow-up, they collect various rocks and identify each kind of rock.

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igneous rocks, rocks, metamorphic rocks, sedimentary rocks, the rock cycle

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igneous, metamorphic, rock cycle, sedimentary, web quest, science
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Resource Details

Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Technology
WebQuest
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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