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Caterpillar: Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This set of lesson plans was developed to accompany Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future, a documentary film created by Caterpillar and Science North. They introduce students to the various phases involved in mining,...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Cool Collectibles and Super Sorts

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders will create a classroom rock collection.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: I Spy

For Teachers 2nd
Identify objects made from rock.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Is It a Rock or Mineral? [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
In this lesson, students will compare types of candy to learn about geological classification. Students will classify and sort different materials by their composition and physical properties.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Mineral Munch

For Teachers 2nd
Activity investigates sodium content in foods.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Building Geology: Rock and Mineral Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will use their observational skills to examine rocks they find on the exterior of the school building and on the ground on the campus.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Rock Identification and Usage

For Teachers K - 1st
In this activity, students explore rocks using their five senses. They sort them into groups, learn about landforms, and learn how rocks are used by humans. Their discoveries are recorded in their science notebooks.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Rocks a Lesson in Inquiry

For Teachers K - 1st
For this activity, students sort and classify rocks in small groups, and record questions they have. The class will sort the questions into investigatory and non-investigatory questions. They will choose one to investigate, make a...
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National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Los Materiales Terreste. Minerales Y Rocas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the world of rocks and minerals and the usefulness of these earth materials.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Take a Tumble

For Teachers 4th
Practice identifying the visual characteristics of rocks.
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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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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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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Bot Ec: Percentage of Copper in Ore

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Suppose that you are building a new house. It will take about 90 kg (198 pounds) of copper to do the electrical wiring. In order to get the copper in the first place, someone needs to mine solid rock that contains copper, extract the...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Nagt.org:geology, Remediation, Investigation at a Rr Repair Shop Brownfield Site

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A case-study approach can be used to introduce students to the work that geologists do as environmental consultants. Data used by environmental consultants for a Brownfield site that is currently undergoing redevelopment in St. Paul, MN...
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Teachers.net

Teachers.net: Sylvester and the Magic Pebble

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site features a lesson plan for William Steig's "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble." Come and check out this creative activity.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Gold Panning

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Have students simulate the Gold Rush by panning for gold in the classroom.

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