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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Rockin' Chalk

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders access prior knowledge of rocks and minerals. In this petroglyphs lesson, 4th graders become familiar with artwork on rocks. Students create original artworks using rock art.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Science Cards

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students make and fill out two rock and mineral cards for their science class. Students put a fact about rocks and minerals on each one.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Revision Notes on Rocks

For Students 4th - 7th
Covers the three main types of rocks, different weathering processes, erosion, and the rock cycle.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive tutorial you'll learn about rocks and the rock cycle. You'll be introduced to the three different rock types and what makes them what they are. You'll also learn about how the matter that makes up these rocks is...
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Nhmu: Rock and Mineral Uses

For Teachers 2nd
Learn about the various uses of rocks and minerals.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Minerals and Rocks

For Teachers 4th
Explore the differences between minerals and rocks.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Rock Star Centers

For Teachers 2nd
Study the properties of rocks.
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Crystals: Lesson 2

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will present how to identify and classify crystals. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Crystals."
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Activity
PBS

Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv: Know How? Cutting a Rock

For Students 3rd - 8th
How can you cut a rock without a saw? Is it possible? PBS site invites you to come along with Mike and Victor to find out.
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Activity
Energy4Me

Energy4me: Seeping Stones

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Experiment focuses on whether rocks will absorb or repel water.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Rock Identification and Usage

For Teachers K - 1st
In this activity, young scholars 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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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Crystals: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will present how to identify and classify crystals. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Crystals."
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Igneous Rocks: Lesson 2

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will present how to identify and classify igneous rocks. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Igneous Rocks."
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Rocks and Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is an interactive and printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Rocks and Minerals.