Collecting and Identifying Rocks

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Author:

Harvey, Linda

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

SERC

Collection:

Pedagogy in Action (SERC)

Grade Level:

Primary

Abstract:

In this Earth Science activity, students will investigate rocks in an outdoor field trip. Students will be divided into groups and given a Ziploc bag to collect rocks. We will then return to the classroom, and the students will put their rocks into different groups. The different groups could be the size, shape, color, and texture of the rocks. We will then talk about the Rock Cycle and the three main types of rocks. Students will record their observations in their science journals.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML

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