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New Mexico Bureau of Geology & Mineral Resources: Lite Geology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lite Geology is a publication for teachers that is available intermittently and can be freely downloaded. Previous issues going back to 1992 are also posted. Lots of information about geology, particularly in New Mexico, along with...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Rock and Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The parts of the earth, classifying minerals, and layers of rock are described in this flipchart.
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Quia

Quia: Dig Into Geology

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site provides games and activities that will allow students to have fun, and learn more about rocks and minerals at the same time.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Fairly Simple Geology Exercises

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of geology exercises which include relevant background information, complete instructions, student handouts, and answer keys. Topics include rock and mineral identification, Bowen's reaction series, crystal models,...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Earth: Our World in Motion

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource is a place for learning all about the Earth--the Earth's layers, its history, rocks and minerals, and interesting Earth science facts and discoveries. Explore, ask questions, find information, and meet American Museum of...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: The Amazing Mundo

For Students 3rd - 8th
Introduction, in comic strip format, to a selection of minerals and rocks that are used to make everyday objects, such as glass, aluminum foil, coins, and computer chips.
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Nmbgmr: Resources for Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
Locate a variety of maps on New Mexico's minerals and resources, read issues of "Lite Geology," take virtual tours of state sites, and find games, puzzles, and activities for young people.
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Nmbgmr: Resources for Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
Locate a variety of maps on New Mexico's minerals and resources, read issues of "Lite Geology," take virtual tours of state sites, and find games, puzzles, and activities for young people.
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Nmbgmr: Resources for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Locate a variety of maps on New Mexico's minerals and resources, read issues of "Lite Geology," take virtual tours of state sites, and find games, puzzles, and activities for young people.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, and Atmosphere

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the rock surface of the Earth, its water, and the gas layers that surround it.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Geodes: Lesson 1

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will present how to identify and classify geodes. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Geology: Geodes."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Crystals: Lesson 2

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson will present how to identify and classify crystals. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Geology: Crystals."
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Amethyst

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on this commercial site gives the physical properties and origin of the amethyst, as well as some of the mythical and metaphysical properties ascribed to the gemstone.
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Jewelry Central

Jewelry Central: Sapphire

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site contains information about the sapphire's physical properties and where it can be found. Also discusses the history and romance related to the stone and includes a description of its quality.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering for the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young students are introduced to the complex systems of the Earth through numerous lessons on its natural resources, processes, weather, climate and landforms. Key earth science topics include rocks, soils and minerals, water and natural...
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Rockhounding Arkansas: Basic Mineral Identification

For Students 3rd - 8th
Want to learn about rock collecting? This page introduces you to the basics and language of rocks and -inerals. Learn what the difference is between a rock and a mineral.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Grow Rock Candy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the crystal patterns and shapes of select minerals (diamond, quartz, muscovite, and topaz) and how to grow your own rock candy crystals.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Minerals

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate the subject of minerals including characteristics, properties such as luster and streak, types of minerals, and fun facts on this site.
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: The Mineral Topaz

For Students 9th - 10th
This source provides general information on topaz. Some of the facts include classification, and physical charateristics.
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Opal

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides general information on opal, including color, hardness, uses, and pictures.
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Jade

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has general information on jade, and provides a physical description.
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Ruby

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives general information about the gem, ruby. Also included is information about hardness, color, uses, and other physical characteristics
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: The Mineral Diamond

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on diamonds, such as physical characteristics, and physical properties.
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Amethyst Galleries

Amethyst Galleries: Mineral Gallery: Amethyst Purple Variety of Quartz

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of amethyst, including its physical properties and the more noteworthy locations it is mined.

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