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Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources: Mining in B.C. Lesson PlanRenewable and Non-Renewable Resources: Mining in B.C. Lesson Plan
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Students explore energy by categorizing rocks. In this British Columbia geology lesson, students define many different vocabulary terms associated with mining such as sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Students utilize sample rock kits and practice classifying each rock as one of the three categories mentioned.

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types of rocks, rocks

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british columbia mining, geology lesson, geology vocabulary, rock categories, rock classification, science
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Grade
3rd - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
2 hrs
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