Young scholars learn about and create a pet rock.  In this creative expression lesson, students pick a rock to make into their "pet".  Young scholars use various art materials to create their pets and write a personal profile...

Young scholars create pet rock necklaces. In this craft activity activity, students tie a wire around the rock and then paint the rock with a face. Young scholars then add beads and a rope to create a pet rock necklace.

Students use their knowledge of the rock cycle to write a story about a pet rock. The story must include the rock changing from magma, to each type of rock igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. The story should end with the pet rock...