Uen: Rocks, Rocks Everywhere

Study the properties of rocks.

Second graders will select a rock, study it, and describe its attributes.

Second graders will sort rocks according to hardness, texture, layering, and particle size.

Second graders will create a classroom rock collection.

Describe and sort rocks by their physical properties.

Identify objects made from rock.

Learners complete a Rock Star Journal while studying the properties of their rock. They choose their own rock star, and then they are going to learn everything they can about their rock star.

Second graders explore the properties of rocks. Through center activities, 2nd graders complete an analysis of a rock of their choice. They identify several elements of their rock as well as complete a rendering of their rock in their...

Students describe and sort rocks according to their physical properties. They listen to a story and discuss what they know about rocks, then work with a partner to discuss how their sample rocks differ from each other.

Learn about the various uses of rocks and minerals.