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Utah Education Network

Uen: How to Make a Rock

For Teachers 2nd
Activity introduces students to the concepts of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
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Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Gridlocks: Level 1

For Students 6th - 9th
A collection of grid puzzles that cover topics in basic chemistry, including acids, salts, alkalis, chemistry lab equipment, the periodic table, states of matter, and more. These are excellent for topic review and reinforcement. The...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Rocks and Processes of the Rock Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the three major rock types and the rock cycle.
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute: Conglomerate Rocks

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource is about conglomerate rocks. It includes names and images of these types of rocks, along with a quiz.
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Other

Moorland School: Earth Science Zone: The Rock Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know the rock cycle is a continuous cycle that takes hundreds of millions of years? This webpage explains how sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks are formed. It also gives examples of each type of rock. Also includes a...
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Minerals Ed

Minerals Ed: Rock Star 101 [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 6th
This lesson takes you through the basic introduction of rocks. It includes information about the rock cycle and the three types of rocks: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Rocks

For Students K - 1st
What are rocks? Learn about the different types of rocks and how they are formed.
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EL Education

El Education: Rock and Mineral Trading Cards

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students complete field and museum observations and work with local geologists to collect information on various types of rocks. Each student then creates a trading card with an original illustration of the rock on the front and the...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: How the Earth Is Built

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the ways the earth is built. It studies different types of rock formation and earth forms. Charts, graphs, and linking pages make this flipchart interactive
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Birth of Rock(s) Identifying Rock Types

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson will allow the student to explore the characteristics of rocks. Through exploration the student will be able to identity the three kinds of rocks and examples of each. They will also learn how rocks are used in our...
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: If Rocks Could Talk

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks and see many examples of each type.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Rock Solid

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Rocks cover the earth's surface, including what is below or near human-made structures. With rocks everywhere, breaking rocks can be hazardous and potentially disastrous to people. Students are introduced to three types of material...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Rocks and Processes of the Rock Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the three major rock types and the rock cycle.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigation of the Minnehaha Falls Area

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan where learners observe rock types and classify the rocks in the Minnehaha falls area. Students will also make predictions about the cause of the shape of the landscape. Learners will record their findings in a journal....
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Other

Geology.com: Rocks: Rocks: Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary

For Students 9th - 10th
Rocks hold the history of the earth and the materials that will be used to build its future. This website holds a treasure of information regarding igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Metamorphic

For Students 3rd - 6th
A slideshow, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short multiple-choice quiz on metamorphic rocks.
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Read Works

Read Works: Earth Rocks!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: The Rock Cycle

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short multiple-choice quiz on what happens during the rock cycle.
Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Start a Rock Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Step-by-step details for building a rock collection, beginning with collecting specimens, moving on to observing and sorting rocks, and finishing with displaying the collection. Includes a data table for keeping track of all your...
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute Science Museum: Rock Hounds With Rocky

For Students 3rd - 8th
Rocky the Rock Hound uses simple animations to show the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Includes teacher connections to lessons, literature, and activities along with online quizzes and puzzles on rocks and rock...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Model the Rock Cycle With Crayons

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use crayons to model the rock cycle in this fun activity! You will make colorful sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous "rocks" from crayon shavings.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Earth Rocks!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the basic elements of our Earth's crust: rocks, soils and minerals. They learn how we categorize rocks, soils and minerals and how they are literally the foundation for our...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Rock Cycle Assessment: Test Your Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of rocks and the rock cycle. Take this 15-question test, review your correct and incorrect answers, and print out your assessment.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Chocolate Rock Cycle

For Students K - 1st
Students use chocolate in this activity to model sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, mimicking what happens during transformations in the rock cycle.

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