3-Rocks and Minerals
Web Links:
- Ask A Geologist
- Erosion
- Famous Rocks Scavenger Hunt "This Planet Really Rocks" is a website that was created by a team of fifth and sixth grade students to create interest in the fascinating world of rocks and minerals. This website contains informative pages about the origin, classification, recycling processes, important uses of rocks and minerals. In addition, examples of the most common rocks and minerals are highlighted with specific information and photos. A glossary of geological terms is also included. Furthermore, many collaborative activities have been incorporated in this website to enhance the student's learning about rocks and minerals
- GeoMysteries
- Growing Crystals Activity Thinkquest
- How Rocks and Minerals Are Formed
- Igneous Rocks
- Mineral Identification Key
- Name That Rock Thinkquest
- Rock Cycle
- Rock Flashcards
- Rock Jokes
- Rock Model Activity
- Rocks and Minerals Thinkquest
- Rocks and Soils
- Rocks for Kids: Identification
- Rocks for Kids:Identifying Minerals
- Rocks Webquest
- Sedimentary Rock Snacks
- Testing Rocks Characteristics