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.

Eight hands-on lessons module where students learn about rocks and landforms. These inquiry-based investigations explore the different types of rocks, how they are formed, the different types of landforms, and the effects of glaciers on...

Essential guide to geology of the National Parks focuses on minerals and the different types of rocks. Includes a visual glossary.

A slideshow, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short multiple-choice quiz on metamorphic rocks.

What is igneous rock? How is it formed? What makes igneous rock different from sedimentary rock or metamorphic rock? This interactive OLogy card answers these and similar questions.

In this writing and illustrating activity, students will be able to follow a simple rock cycle to follow the life of "Rocky the Rock". After investigating the rock cycle, students will then be able to illustrate the rock cycle, along...

Dig into the layers of activities exploring and investigating minerals and how they are related to both rocks and soil.

This unit goes deeper into the knowledge of the three petro genetic environments: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. It includes 13 interactive activities.

Test your knowledge of different types of rocks by taking a quiz. Determine if each picture shows an igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary rock.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Test your knowledge of the rock cycle by labeling an interactive diagram and with a short quiz.

This site offers a wealth of online textbook-related materials that encourage the discovery of science in the world around us. Enter the site to access material on specific topics. Each section contains reading material (complete with...

Here is an interactive and printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Rocks and Minerals.

In this interactive tutorial you'll learn about rocks and the rock cycle. You'll be introduced to the three different rock types and what makes them what they are. You'll also learn about how the matter that makes up these rocks is...

This set of lesson plans was developed to accompany Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future, a documentary film created by Caterpillar and Science North. They introduce young scholars to the various phases involved in mining,...

A good resource if you want a quick overview of the formation process for igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock.

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.

This learning module helps students understand the three types of rock: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic and how they are formed.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives humorous explanations as to how rocks are formed. Illustrations and practical examples of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and fossils are given.

Kids learn about the science of rocks and the rock cycle. How different types such as igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic form from minerals with the help of nature.

Overview of rocks including igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, and the rock cycle.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about three different types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.

A video, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short multiple-choice quiz on what happens during the rock cycle.

A simplified version of the rock cycle showing the three types of rocks and the transformational processes that occur between each pair of rock types.

Learn about the processes involved throughout the creation of sedimentary rock.