Columbus City Schools
Sedimentary Rocks
Turn your class discussion of rock formation from ho-hum to holy hornfels! Junior geologists gain experience in identifying rock types and rock origins, with an emphasis in hypothesizing the environment needed to form certain...
Core Knowledge Foundation
Rocks & Minerals
Take young geologists on an exploration of the rock cycle with this six-lesson earth science unit on rocks and minerals. Through a series of discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on investigations your class will learn...
Columbus City Schools
Igneous Rock
These rocks are HOT! Well, they used to be, anyway. Take young geologists on a two-week journey through the life and times of the average igneous rock. Lab groups work together to hypothesize about intrusive and extrusive igneous...
Columbus City Schools
It's the Heat and the Pressure?
Ready for a change? Give a comprehensive collection of metamorphic materials a try! With the assortment of printables and lab activities, you won't be under pressure to keep things lively. The unit culminates by having...
Columbus City Schools
Changes All Around Us
Whoa! What just happened? That's right, change is everywhere. But what exactly is changing? Middle school science sleuths get to the bottom of the changes matter can experience. Through simple demonstrations, engaging videos, and an...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Sedimentary Rock Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains that sedimentary rocks are classified by how they formed and by grain size.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Metamorphic Rock Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines how to classify metamorphic rocks.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Sedimentary Rock Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to classify sedimentary rocks.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Metamorphic Rock Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines how to classify metamorphic rocks.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Igneous Rock Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to classify igneous rocks.