Summary Look at different kinds of rocks. Notice their texture, patterns, colours. Science content Earth/Space: Rock cycle, Earth Materials, Natural resources (5) Lessons activity is in Rock and Mineral study Resource Capilano Rock and Gem 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. Note: it is very hard, just by looking at a rock, and unless one is more expert, to determine whether a rock is sedimentary, metamorphic or igneous. Notes Rework to make more interesting. Grades taught Gr 1 Gr 2 Teaching site After School Programs at Elementary schools in New York City
