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This Rock On! Featuring the Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Trio! unit plan also includes:
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Get your classroom rocking with this four-lesson earth science unit. Through a series of shared reading activities and hands-on investigations, young geologists learn about the three types of rocks and the unique properties of each.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use these lessons as an introduction to an early elementary science unit on rocks and minerals
- Engage students by taking them outside to find the "pet rock" they'll use during the first lesson of the series
Classroom Considerations
- Unit involves a shared reading of numerous books, which may be found in your school or local public library
- Collections of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock samples are required for this unit and may need to be purchased if not already available at your school
Pros
- Includes directions for creating the printable activity book that accompanies this lesson series
- Offers a list of must-have books relating to a study of earth science
- Provides pictures that model how to set up a rocks and minerals science center in your classroom
- Clear, step-by-step procedures are included for each lesson
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- None