[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the three major rock types and the rock cycle.

Learn about the differences and similarities between the three different types of rocks on this page.

Astrid lives in Norway, and really likes Viking ships and rocks. She is visiting a Viking museum, and needs help learning about different types of rocks, where rocks come from, and the different characteristics of rocks.

In this earth science lab, students will find, identify, and create a visual presentation of the rocks that are found around their school. They will determine the mass, volume, density, color, texture, and hypothesize what each rock is....

The Franklin Institute describes the way sedimentary rock is formed, with links to descriptions of several types of sedimentary rocks.

Game through which students order layers of sedimentary rock, from oldest to newest, based on the type of fossils they contain.

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...

A well-designed lesson on rocks where students first learn about how the three categories of rocks form (sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic), then must examine the features of different rock samples, and determine which category each...

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

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 tutorial explains the rock cycle--from beginning to end! It is full of activities, assessments, games, slideshows and all kinds of interactive material. Learn what rocks are made of and how they change from one form to another....

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.

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

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

In this activity, students learn how sedimentary rocks form by making three different types.

A great lesson plan that uses crayon shavings, aluminum foil, and hot water to introduce the three main types of rocks and the processes needed to form them. Included are the lesson objectives, vocabulary, and step-by-step procedures to...

This is an in-depth activity where students create a rock layer formation using different colors of playdough and investigate the types of folds and rock formations that might occur. They take core samples through anticlines and...

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

Learn about metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks and see many examples of each type.

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

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

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 fun lesson features three characters: Meta, the metamorphic rock; Iggy, the igneous rock; and Sid, the sedimentary rock. Students explore characteristics of each type of rock, play games, fill out...