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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
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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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- 3rd - 4th
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Students explore the uses of rocks and minerals. They make observations to identify objects from the present and past are made out of rocks. 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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- 2nd - 5th
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Students follow directions to set up their own record keeping journal. As a class, they are introduced to the characteristics of crystals and identify three types of crystals they see in their everyday lives. They examine materials they use to brush their teeth, write, and build houses. As they are completing each activity, they write in their journals. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students create a database of information on the different types of rocks and minerals. Student databases demonstrate an identification of the different types of rocks, their characteristics, and human uses. Database templates are included. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 6th
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Students complete a variety of activities related to the physical characteristics of minerals. They classify and group candy, classify rocks and complete a Pet River Rock worksheet. Students try to guess which rock goes with each description, analyze a collection of rocks, and classify six minerals according to their luster. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students research the rocks and minerals of Florida. They identify the location of Florida's rocks and minerals by county. Students create a quilt to identify the uses of Florida's minerals. They are given a handout called "My Florida Rock or Mineral. 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 »
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