I was so glad that this group was interested in rocks and crystals! My group last year was also into them and we had just started investigating when our school buildings were locked up and we were thrown into teaching through a computer in a pandemic. Well, this year, these kids have been showing me rocks all year and wondering about them so I brought out my huge rock, mineral and crystal collection again. I am a total rock geek and have collected them all my life! I showed them some during our whole group meeting and told them the memories that went with each one. Every rock I had told a story of someplace that I went and the people I shared the experience with. So many math and science standards were used and practiced as they explored! We build math vocabulary by practicing our learning standard of comparing sizes and noticing which were taller/shorter, longer/shorted, and heavier/lighter. We also sorted by attribute. Here they sorted by color, but they also sorted by size and type. They put them in groups that were similar such as crystals, geodes, lava rocks, fossils, etc. They also sorted by texture such as rough/smooth. It took them a while to figure out what salt is! A friend looked at it through a microscope and declared they looked like crystals! We investigated further by using the iPad and found out salt is a crystal and a mineral. They thought it was weird that we put crystals on our food! This group was very fascinated with the geodes so I put some agate out for them to explore and inspire some art! They loved putting the salt on the watercolors! Some were interested in volcanoes so I set up an area for them to create stories and investigate volcanoes through some books. Some kids had a rock collection but many did not so we decided to start one by making some scribble rocks! Their favorite part was washing and scrubbing the rocks they found in the dirt on our playground. They used acrylic paints to paint designs on them. Because of their love of geodes, I ordered some small ones on Amazon for them. We took them outside and each friend got to break their geode open with a hammer! Every geode was filled with crystals inside! During this inquiry, they had collected a few rocks. We kept them in a bag and at the end of the inquiry, talked about the memories/stories that these rocks had! The painted rock would remind them of their kindergarten friends who painted the rocks together. The fool’s gold would remind them of when the leprechaun visited out class room and mixed everything up, then left us the fools gold in our traps! The rose quarts would remind them of me, their kindergarten teacher, and the geode they would remember the experience of breaking them open on the playground with a hammer and the joy of finding the crystals inside! Now they all have a rock collection started that they can add to as they make more memories! I only get a group once in a while full of rock hounds so I’m always very excited when it happens! This was a very fun investigation! Next, we investigate the sky....stay tuned!

Help your kids learn about the differences between rocks and minerals and how they are formed with this mini-lesson for children ages 9 to 12.

I was so glad that this group was interested in rocks and crystals! My group last year was also into them and we had just started investiga...

Rocks and Minerals Unit Study: 2 Simple Scratch Test investigations you can do to learn about rock hardness and various kinds of rocks.

Rock tumbling is a great hobby for people of all ages. If you are a rock collector, this article will show you how to use a rock tumbler.

It is strongly recommended to the student of this book that he obtain specimens of rock, not labelled, and study their features with a view to naming them. The Table for Identification of Rocks will help in naming them.

If you’re thinking of starting a new hobby and have a knack for collecting pretty stones, why not try out lapidary? Lapidary is the art of shaping, cutting, and making jewelry out of semiprecious or

Grade A Brazilian Agate Geode SliceUniqueness Guaranteed: Every item is one-of-a-kind, making them ideal for all projects or designs.Listing is for (1 Piece)Avg Size ( 3.5 to 4 inches long x 3/8" thick) Sizes Vary SlightlyMaterial Origin: (Brazil)Agate is a banded variety of chalcedony that forms inside pockets of metamorphic and volcanic rock. The initial layer and the surrounding minerals and conditions affect subsequent layers and give agate its wide variation in appearance. Agate can also bond with quartz crystal while forming, leading to distinctive white banding and exposed crystal druzy.Custom Requests: Have specific preferences?Leave a message with your order, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests if possible.

Curious what your gemstones and crystals mean? Find out with our extensive list of precious and semi-precious stone meanings and properties.

Thundereggs! Kind of like geodes, but with one major difference. If you want to learn more about thundereggs, then here's everything you'll need to know.

Is it illegal to collect rocks on the side of the road and roadside ditches? Here's what I've found to be the case, as well as where you CAN collect legally.

Explore rocks and minerals with this fun rock testing experiment that uses vinegar & sedimentary rocks -- also known as the Acid Test for Rocks!

I guarantee that you're getting a lot of bang for your buck with this tabbed booklet! These earth science topics have never been easier to teach because this tabbed booklet completely explores rocks and minerals for you. Your students might think rocks are boring, but they aren't! File Type PDF (Acrobat) Document File Be sure that you have an application to open this file type before downloading and/or purchasing.

Sapphires, agates, gold and fossils are just some of the geological treasures you'll find in Montana. Here's a list of some of the best rockhounding sites in Montana.

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Rocks and minerals learning activities and free printables for kids.

Science is usually an easy subject to make exciting and interesting for students. However, there are some science topics that can be a little...shall we say...dry. Teaching rocks and minerals can most definitely be a dry science topic, but - it doesn't have to be!&am

Mineral Admiration is a new series of watercolor paintings by Vienna-based artist and illustrator Karina Eibatova. The juxtaposition of using a water-based medium to create images of stone is in line with Eibatova’s desire to only create images from nature, an exploration that has lead to dozens of publications in magazines, newspapers, and journals around the world. These new paintings are available as prints in her online shop. More

Gemstones poster and round cards for children to work on pairing activity. There are eleven various gemstones featured with beautiful clipart in this set. The poster presents gemstones found in raw condition and matching cards with polished and finished stones. You will also receive a poster with sixteen different types of rocks and minerals.

Rocks & Minerals Unit! What's included: 9 Slide powerpoint with 3 pages of notes that students can fill in the blanks as you use the powerpoint to teach them about rocks and minerals. (The powerpoint is editable!) Graphic organizer for students to observes rocks and minerals. An activity packet for students to investigate minerals luster, hardness, and streak. The rock cycle worksheet Layers of the earth worksheet and Anchor Chart Writing Activity " A Rock's Story" (two graphic organizers and paper for final copy) Growing Crystals Activity Directions and sheet to write daily observations as students watch their crystals grow. Rocks and Minerals lap book (with pictures of example!) 3 page test and answer key PLEASE take a look at the preview for a look at just about everything that is included in this unit!! See a blog post about this unit: http://freetoteachschool.blogspot.com/2013/11/everything-rocks-and-minerals.html

Whether you’re a would-be prospector or just naturally curious, knowing which rocks contain gold can be something of a challenge. Here's six rocks known for containing gold.

ROCKHOUNDING UT! Here you can get to know the rocks, gemstones, and minerals of UTAH and WHERE TO FIND THEM! Grab your hiking gear and let's going!

Here is a fun brightly colored modern poster inspired by a vintage minerals poster print. It shows various rocks, minerals and gemstones as ore in a deliciously retro style. Frame it and gift it to your favorite geologist, gemologist or rockhound! SIZE : page approx. A4/21 x 29,5 cm (approx. 9" x 12"). AUTHENTICITY: This is a modern poster, printed to order with archival inks on Epson Matte Archival paper. SHIPPING : Your print ships in a sealed cello bag and a cardboard envelope. The mat and frame are NOT included. LISTING PICTURES are taken using a digital camera using studio lighting or a scanner and are enlarged to enhance details. Please take a look at the measurements to get an idea of actual size. Colors are made to be as lifelike as possible but may vary a bit depending on your monitor. *Promos and discount cannot be stacked. The most advantageous will be automatically applied. ‐------- Affiche A4 de Minéraux roches. Cadeau pour géologue, mineur, bijoutier, gemmologiste. Décoration murale de bureau ou atelier Affiche au format A4, inspirée d'une illustration vintage de géologie, qui montre des exemples de roches et minéraux tels qu'on les trouve dans du minerai, dans un style délicieusement rétro. Un joli cadeau pour un géologue ou un simple amateur de géologie ! DIMENSIONS : page A4, approx. 21 x 29,5 cm (9 1/4" x 12 3/8"), marges incluses. PROVENANCE : Il s'agit d'une affiche moderne, imprimée à la commande sur papier Epson Archival Matte avec des encres de qualité Archivables. EXPEDITION : Cette page sera expédiée dans un sachet en cellophane scellé et une enveloppe cartonnée. Le cadre et passe-partout ne sont PAS inclus. PHOTOS : les photos sont prises en utilisant un appareil photo digital ou un scanner et sont agrandies pour montrer les détails. Les couleurs sont aussi fidèles que possible mais peuvent varier un peu en fonction de votre écran.

Free rocks and minerals songs and educational videos for a variety of ages; perfect for homeschool or classroom for a geology unit!