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483 Comparing rocks and minerals Lesson Plans
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- 2nd
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Students are divided into groups and given a study tour. They discover the characteristics of rocks and minerals, how rocks and minerals are identified and classified, and finally the chemical properties of these rocks and minerals. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students bring in rocks and minerals from home. They observe them and describe them carefully, completing a worksheet. Finally, a classroom exhibit is created. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students choose from a variety of actvieties to explain the various kinds of rocks and minerals and how they are formed. Activities are based on multiple intelligence theory. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students receive a basis for understanding the three main classifications of rock: igneous, sedi-mentary and metamorphic. They engage in a hands-on activity designed to give them an appreciation for rocks and minerals. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate the formation of metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks. They identify the characteristics of rocks and minerals, create a model of metamorphic rock formation, and identify minerals using tests. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students examine different types of rocks and minerals. They create models of the rocks and minerals they find interesting. They discuss and explain three ways in which the earth changes. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students identify rocks and minerals and distinguish between the two. They watch a video, classify rocks and minerals, answer video discussion questions, and test various minerals for hardness. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine minerals and rocks, their composition and how they are structured, and how Earth is structured. They discover how to identify different rocks and minerals and how various types of rocks and minerals are used. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students examine different types of rocks and classify rocks by their different characteristics. In small groups they sort their rocks into two categories, then create three categories to sort by on a sorting worksheet. Next, they select three rocks and compare and contrast them and discuss how a rock key works. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students investigate the difference between rocks and minerals. They name the three kinds of rocks (sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic) and know the differences between them. Full Review »

