Rock collection

Summary:

Look at different kinds of rocks

Science content (2016 curriculum):

Earth/Space: Rock cycle, Earth Materials, Natural resources (5)

Lessons activity is in:

Materials:

collection of various rocks e.g. sedimentary rocks showing layers, lava, mica, crystal, rocks containing metal ores

Procedure:

Look at and touch the different kinds of rocks and discuss how they are formed.

Notes:

Rework to make more interesting.

Grades taught:

Gr 1

Gr 2

Teacher:

Ingrid

Teaching site:

After School Program at Elementary schools in New York City

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