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Activity
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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Handout
Channel 4 Learning

Science Essentials: Rocks and Soils

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn what rocks are, how they turn into soil, and their many different uses. Educational extras include a glossary, some do-at-home activities, a quiz, and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Rock Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students study the cycle of rocks on earth and the phases of this cycle.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Three Types of Rocks

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This fun lesson features three characters: Meta, the metamorphic rock; Iggy, the igneous rock; and Sid, the sedimentary rock. Students explore characteristics of each type of rock, play games, fill out...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Rocks and the Rock Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to rocks and the rock cycle.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Geology Rock Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Flipchart explains the rock cycle, taking students through the creation and ultimate destruction of a rock.
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Handout
Other

Rocks and Minerals: The Rock Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about various rock types and the rock cycle.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Guide to Mechanical Weathering and Its Major Types

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the different types of mechanical weathering and how each of them breaks down rocks.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Rock Cycle Diagram

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the three different types of rocks and provides a diagram showing where they fit into the rock cycle.
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Rocks

For Students K - 1st
What are rocks? Learn about the different types of rocks and how they are formed.
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Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Rocks Slso

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
This file guides students through learning about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks along with an introduction to the rock cycle. Students can complete work in small groups or individually on their devices.
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Interactive
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Types of Rocks

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explains how rocks are classified into three basic groups.
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Dig Into Geology

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides games and activities that will allow students to have fun, and learn more about rocks and minerals at the same time.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Rock Cycle

For Students Pre-K - 1st
rock cycle