Become an instant expert on rocks and minerals. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key concepts, such as weathering, erosion, types of rocks, and mineral formation.
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Eyewitness: Rock & Mineral
Reading Level
Intermediate
Get an in-depth, comprehensive look at rocks and minerals with a unique integration of words and pictures.

Intro to Rocks Mini-Lesson

Reading Level: Upper Elementary

Use this slideshow to provide an introduction to rocks—explaining what they are made of, the three different ways in which they form, and some of the ways in which surface rocks can be broken down.

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More About Minerals Mini-Lesson

Reading Level: Upper Elementary

Use this slideshow to introduce different kinds of minerals to students and to explain how some minerals are used. This can be a helpful introduction to minerals, before a unit on properties and identification.

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Eye Wonder: Rocks and Minerals
Reading Level
Elementary
Introduce geologic elements to budding scientists—find out facts and much more in this fascinating guide to rocks and minerals.
Eyewitness Expert: Rock & Mineral
Reading Level
Intermediate
Written by today's experts for the experts of tomorrow, in this book you'll find everything you need to nurture children's interests in rocks and minerals.

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Test Prep Strategies and Practice for Students

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

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Earth Day Activities: History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

Help your students work on their reading comprehension skills while learning all about Earth Day with this reading compr...

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

Use this poetry toolbox workbook to support your students to learn different poetic terms and devices, and then practice...

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Exploring the Five Senses Project-Based Learning Unit

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Research Polar Animals: Exploring Animal Adaptations Project-Based Learning Unit

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Research Polar Animals: Exploring Animal Adaptations Project-Based Learning Unit

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Eye Wonder: Rocks and Minerals

Eye Wonder Rocks and Minerals introduces geologic elements to budding scientists - find out facts and much more in this ...

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Intro to Rocks Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to rocks.

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More About Minerals Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the different kinds of minerals.

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Sense Organs: Skin, Nose, Tongue Mini-Lesson

Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to sense organs. Give students a general overview of touch, taste, and smell.

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