ClassFlow
Class Flow: Rock and Earth
[Free Registration/Login Required] The parts of the earth, classifying minerals, and layers of rock are described in this flipchart.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Rock Identification and Usage
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.
Other
Bob's Rock Shop: Rock & Gem: Agates From the Land of Pumas and Craters
An article about hunting agate in Argentina, from Rock & Gem magazine.
PBS
Pbs: The West: Rock Springs
Offers very brief information and a map of the town of Rock Springs, Wyoming which was the site of the "Rock Springs massacre" in 1885. Federal troops had to be called in to restore order after miners went on a rampage and killed twenty...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Rocks a Lesson in Inquiry
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...
Other
New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources: Lite Geology
Lite Geology is a publication for teachers that is available intermittently and can be freely downloaded. Previous issues going back to 1992 are also posted. Lots of information about geology, particularly in New Mexico, along with...
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Los Materiales Terreste. Minerales Y Rocas
Explore the world of rocks and minerals and the usefulness of these earth materials.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: What's Under My Feet? Learning to Use a Geologic Map
Students use geologic maps to learn about rocks and minerals.
3D Toad
3 dtoad.com: Special Geology
A 3-D view of special geological rocks including Anhydrite, Azurite, Celestite, Fluorite, Kyanite, Opal, and Quartz Geode.
Read Works
Read Works: Hard Rocks
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about hunting for gem stones including diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and more. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Minerals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains definition of minerals and properties of minerals and a short video. It is appropriate as an introduction to minerals.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Minerals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to minerals. The different properties used to identify minerals are also covered.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Mineral Resources: Aggregates
Find out what aggregates are made of, how widespread their uses are, and how vital they are for the economy.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Weathering & Erosion
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of weathering and erosion, what they are, and how they alter the Earth's surface.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: La Alteracion De Las Rocas Superficiales
This unit goes deeper into the knowledge of the three petro genetic environments: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. It includes 13 interactive activities.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: The Mineral Topaz
This source provides general information on topaz. Some of the facts include classification, and physical charateristics.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Opal
This resource provides general information on opal, including color, hardness, uses, and pictures.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Jade
This resource has general information on jade, and provides a physical description.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Ruby
This site gives general information about the gem, ruby. Also included is information about hardness, color, uses, and other physical characteristics
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: The Mineral Diamond
This resource provides information on diamonds, such as physical characteristics, and physical properties.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Amethyst Purple Variety of Quartz
A detailed description of amethyst, including its physical properties and the more noteworthy locations it is mined.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Zircon
This resource provides general information on zircon, including hardness, color, and uses.
Amethyst Galleries
Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Moonstone
This resource provides information on Moonstone, or Oligoclase.
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