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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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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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Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Rocks & Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson plan is designed to allow young children to investigate rocks using the book Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Earth Rocks!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the basic elements of our Earth's crust: rocks, soils and minerals. They learn how we categorize rocks, soils and minerals and how they are literally the foundation for our...
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Handout
Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Mineral Resources: Aggregates

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what aggregates are made of, how widespread their uses are, and how vital they are for the economy.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Volcanoes

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of volcanoes.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Earthquakes

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on earthquakes, how they form, how they are measured, and the ways they can change the surface of the Earth.
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Website
Minerals Ed

Mineral Resources Education Program of British Columbia

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site gives an overview of lessons about minerals and mining.
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Handout
Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Geological Ore Deposits

For Students 9th - 10th
Geoscience: the Earth presents this article on ore deposits. Read how deposits are found, formed and classified, and the economic viability of these deposits. Included are pictures of many rocks from different types of deposits.
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EL Education

El Education: Geology for Kids

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
4th grade students from the Swift River Elementary School in New Salem, Massachusetts, created this field guide to local geology, featuring "Things to Know" and "Places to Visit", as part of a study of local geology and rocks and...
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Handout
Australian Museum

Australian Museum: Sedimentary Processes

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to know about sedimentary rocks and the processes by which they are created, including weathering, soils, environments, and classification.
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Interactive
Minerals Ed

Mineral Resources Education Program of Bc: Mine Development Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at how a mine develops from the exploratory stage to reclamation of the land.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Mineral Munch

For Teachers 2nd
Activity investigates sodium content in foods.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hornblende

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers a description of the mineral Hornblende including specific gravity, hardness, and image.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: The Amazing Mundo

For Students 3rd - 8th
Introduction, in comic strip format, to a selection of minerals and rocks that are used to make everyday objects, such as glass, aluminum foil, coins, and computer chips.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Looking at Minnesota Geology

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars will observe the geology of Minnesota by studying rock and mineral samples.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Fairly Simple Geology Exercises

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of geology exercises which include relevant background information, complete instructions, student handouts, and answer keys. Topics include rock and mineral identification, Bowen's reaction series, crystal models,...
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Website
Other

Nmbgmr: Resources for Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
Locate a variety of maps on New Mexico's minerals and resources, read issues of "Lite Geology," take virtual tours of state sites, and find games, puzzles, and activities for young people.
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Website
Other

Nmbgmr: Resources for Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
Locate a variety of maps on New Mexico's minerals and resources, read issues of "Lite Geology," take virtual tours of state sites, and find games, puzzles, and activities for young people.
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Website
Other

Nmbgmr: Resources for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Locate a variety of maps on New Mexico's minerals and resources, read issues of "Lite Geology," take virtual tours of state sites, and find games, puzzles, and activities for young people.
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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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Activity
Other

Rockhounding Arkansas: Basic Mineral Identification

For Students 3rd - 8th
Want to learn about rock collecting? This page introduces you to the basics and language of rocks and -inerals. Learn what the difference is between a rock and a mineral.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Rock and Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The parts of the earth, classifying minerals, and layers of rock are described in this flipchart.
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Article
Other

Bob's Rock Shop: Rock & Gem: Agates From the Land of Pumas and Craters

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about hunting agate in Argentina, from Rock & Gem magazine.

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