Rock streaking

Second graders sort rocks. In this rocks and minerals lesson, 2nd graders gather and sort rocks without the assistance of the teacher. Each group must explore different ways of sorting and classifying the rocks. After, students are...

Young geologists discover the important role that rocks and minerals play in our everyday lives through this series of hands-on activities. Starting off with a lesson that defines the difference between plants, animals, and minerals,...

Take young naturalists on an exploration of the world's tropical rainforests with this extensive collection of lessons and activities. Whether its creating leaf and flower prints or investigating the absorption spectrum of chlorophyl,...

Exactly what do groundhogs know about weather? Not as much as your science students will after completing these lessons and activities that cover everything from the earth's rotation and the creation of shadows, to cloud...

Students read about different kinds of rocks and the make rock rubbings using construction paper and tempera paint.

Transform your class into young geologists as they learn about six different branches of geology. Using the included geology career descriptions and picture cards, learners work in small groups deciding which tools and locations fit...

Learners explore rocks. In this geology lesson, students read the book The Magic School Bus Inside The Earth and collect rocks. Learners sort rocks according to size and color.

Students discover information about different colors of natural clay, finding that mineral composition has its effect on the color of different clays. They simulate the varied colors of organic clays to create a marbleized dish suitable...

Students follow directions to set up their own record keeping journal. As a class, they are introduced to the characteristics of crystals and identify three types of crystals they see in their everyday lives. They examine materials they...

First graders classify rocks, explore the properties of rocks, become "geologists," and learn what happens when rocks bump into each other.