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Sedimentary Rock
In this sedimentary rock worksheet, students answer 11 questions about what sediments are, how sedimentary rock is formed, and the various types of sedimentary rock.
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Rock Families
Students study the three types of rock characteristics; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. They are divided into three groups and each group takes one of the rock characteristics. They then act out the characteristics of their rock...
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Rocks Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy learning exercise, middle schoolers look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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It's Sedimentary, My Dear!
Young scholars examine sedimentary rocks to determine how they form. In this Earth science lesson plan, students will make a rock by cementing small particles together. The young scholars will then compare their observations of...
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Sedimentary Rocks
In this sedimentary rock worksheet, students define clastic and bioclastic. Students determine how dolostone is formed and the difference between breccia and conglomerate. This worksheet has 11 short answer questions.
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The Formation of Resources
In this rock worksheet, students review the three types of rocks and their distinguishing characteristics. This worksheet has 10 matching and 10 short answer questions.
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Sedimentary Size and Structures
Students interpret the Earth's history from models. In this investigative lesson students create sedimentary deposit models.
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Mineral Magic
Students classify rocks and minerals according to their characteristics, after finding the similarities and differences of school supplies and pasta.
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Mineral Mixtures
In this science worksheet, students use basic scientific concepts to complete the series of puzzles that are intended to increase science literacy for classifying types of rocks and minerals.
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Land Use Issues
Learners observe and describe the properties of rocks and their significance relationship in the environment. They explain the implications of destroying habitats and the importance of rebuilding them.
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Creating Journals
Students take a virtual tour of Yosemite and selects photographs to use in their journal.