Instructional module focusing on minerals. Discussion includes chemical composition, chemical structure, and the formation process. The site also includes an interactive practice quiz and links relating to the topic.

Covers the three main types of rocks, different weathering processes, erosion, and the rock cycle.

A unit on rocks and minerals presented with interactive and classroom activities. Gain understanding of rocks, weather, erosion, earthquakes, and relative dating with this resource.

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

Students reinforce their understanding of rocks, the rock cycle, and geotechnical engineering by playing a trivia game. They work in groups to prepare Jeopardy-type trivia questions (answers) and compete against each other to demonstrate...

A slideshow, a karaoke song to sing along to, and a short multiple-choice quiz on sedimentary rocks and how they are formed.

Instructional module focusing on the rock cycle. Discussion includes the concept of uniformitarianism and how earth materials change from one form to another. The site also includes an interactive practice quiz and links relating to the...

Through five lessons, students are introduced to all facets of the rock cycle. Topics include rock and mineral types, material stresses and weathering, geologic time and fossil formation, the Earth's crust and tectonic plates, and soil...

A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of weathering and erosion, what they are, and how they alter the Earth's surface.

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...

Find out how rocks and rock layers change with erosion and weathering.

This one-page explanation of the rock cycle contains a very helpful diagram and useful explanatory notes. Site explains how rocks are made and broken down.

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

In this Earth Science field investigation, students will make observations of the rock above and below the Minneopa State Park waterfalls. Students will then make observations of gravestones at Minneopa Cemetery. Through these...

Middle schoolers learn the components of the rock cycle and how rocks can change over time under the influence of weathering, erosion, pressure and heat. They learn about geotechnical engineering and the role these engineers play in the...

This hands-on activity explores five different forms of erosion (chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Students rotate through stations and model each type of erosion on rocks, soils and minerals. The students record their...

In this interactive tutorial, you will learn about the types of weathering and erosion that rocks and landforms undergo. This will lead to a discussion of soil and the types of soil. Lastly, you will learn about mass movements of soil,...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how sediments weather, erode, and are deposited in a sedimentary environment.

Everything you need to know about sedimentary rocks and the processes by which they are created, including weathering, soils, environments, and classification.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes various types of mechanical weathering.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Chemical weathering wears down rocks through chemical reactions.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Variables that affect the rate of weathering.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factors that determine sediments and sedimentary rock materials and composition.

Practice identifying the visual characteristics of rocks.