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Discovering Rocks
http://nevadaoutdoorschool.org/EducationProgram/lessonplans/grade1/DiscoveringRo ...
From Earthquake Education Environment
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In this activity, younger students collect rock specimens near their school, brainstorm on their knowledge of rocks, and make observations on the similarities and differences between the specimens they have collected.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Primary (K-2)
  • Intermediate (3-5)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Classroom activity
    • Field activity
Subject:
  • Geological Sciences:
    • Geology
    • Mineralogy or petrology
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 1997-1999 Loogootee Community Schools. All rights reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: EARTHQUAKE-000-000-010-553
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Author: Tammy Payton
Payton Educational Consulting