Curated OER
Rock Formation
Students investigate rock formation through cementation, compaction and evaporation. In this rock formation lesson plan, students simulate the process of evaporation, cementation and compaction in the lab. Students explain the formation...
Curated OER
Sedimentary Rock
In this sedimentary rock worksheet, students answer 11 questions about what sediments are, how sedimentary rock is formed, and the various types of sedimentary rock.
Curated OER
The Rock Cycle
In this rock cycle worksheet, students study the diagram of the rock cycle and explain how minerals originally in magma could travel through the cycle. Then they identify how these minerals end up in each of three main classifications of...
Curated OER
Sedimentary Rocks
In this sedimentary rocks worksheet, students list the material that make up sediments and some ways that sedimentary rocks can form. Then they describe kinds of sedimentary rocks and give examples for each. Students also define each of...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Rock Cycle
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....
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Geology: Sedimentary Rocks
Listen to this podcast which explains the various processes that form sedimentary rock. [0:32]
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Sedimentary Processes
Everything you need to know about sedimentary rocks and the processes by which they are created, including weathering, soils, environments, and classification.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Sedimentary Rock Formation Explained
Explains what sedimentary rocks are, the three main types, and how they are formed.
Quia
Quia: Dig Into Geology
Site provides games and activities that will allow students to have fun, and learn more about rocks and minerals at the same time.