Start a Rock Collection
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- Original Source:American Museum of Natural History
Conditions of Use:None Specified
Description
In this OLogy activity, kids learn about how rocks give us important clues about Earth's history. The activity begins with an overview that explains the evidence rocks hold and how kids can begin to make observations about their different traits. Students are then given step-by-step, illustrated directions for collecting rocks, observing and sorting them, and creating a display of their collection. The activity includes a printable rock chart to help kids make their observations.
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Topics and Grades
Grade: PS/Pre-K to 12
Topics: Earth's Resources, Earth & Space Science
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Resource Type/Classification:
- Teacher Materials
Tool for: Students