Rocks telling a story

I do an experiement with my students making "mock"rocks so students can see what a rock is made of ... This Journal article gives me another idea to further examine sedimentary rocks by usi... See More

I do an experiement with my students making "mock"rocks so students can see what a rock is made of ... This Journal article gives me another idea to further examine sedimentary rocks by using the earth materials that are truly used in the formation of sedimentary rocks. I like the idea of looking at the difference in the grain size and why different sedimentary rocks look different. Students will love this activity.

Exploring pretend rocks

Ways preschool students can explore sedimentary rocks through water, clay and sand through hands on play activities.

Creating context within rock lessons

So simple, and so smart! We often present rock samples in isolation, but the simple act of examining the context from which rocks are found can do a lot to tell a rock's "story". For examp... See More

So simple, and so smart! We often present rock samples in isolation, but the simple act of examining the context from which rocks are found can do a lot to tell a rock's "story". For example, what else was in the dirt around the rocks? How does water move sand? How do clay and sand interact with water?

Understand the history of rocks

This is a good article for teaches who are looking to infuse a basic understanding about rocks and how they are created over time. It provides some wonderful activities for teachers to allo... See More

This is a good article for teaches who are looking to infuse a basic understanding about rocks and how they are created over time. It provides some wonderful activities for teachers to allow students to grasp this concept in a hands-on way that will be more effective for the students. If you are looking for a way to get dirty with your kids and get them excited about the rock cycle, this is a great place to start.