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Different rocks have different mineral compositions and different textures. Observing and documenting these differences provide insight into a rock’s larger geologic context and natural setting. Observations of rocks…
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Tried and True: Volcano! Investigating Plate Tectonics, Geologic Time, and the Rock Cycle
Journal Article |
This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue explores volcanoes.
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Science Sampler: The use of stations to develop inquiry skills and content for rock hounds
Journal Article |
Teaching the rock cycle can overwhelm even the most enthusiastic rock hound. As middle school science teachers, we constantly struggle with an appropriate balance between Earth system content and experiential activities…
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Lesson Plan |
The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about an Earth material, rocks. The probe is designed to determine whether students can distinguish between humanmade, “rocklike” materials and…
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Journal Article |
An inquiry-based Earth science activity applies the concepts of density using real-life investigations that take advantage of students’ interest in dinosaurs. The teacher creates simulated rock and fossil samples from…
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Tried and True: Rock 'n' Roll: An Inquiry Investigation of Stone-Based Construction Materials
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This column provides classic demonstrations and experiments with a new twist. This month’s issue discusses an inquiry-based activity that gets students excited about a unit on rocks.
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