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When knowledge about rock types is paired with interactive whiteboards for introductory instruction, the combination is an ideal fit for children and teachers.
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Tried and True: Rock cycle project—Rock and rap CD cover
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The Earth system views the entire planet as a single dynamic entity. Understanding the individual components and their interactions is necessary to completely understand how the planet works. Because the Earth system…
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Science Sampler: The Pet Rock Project—Making the rock cycle come alive!
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The Pet Rock Project provides students with an in-depth understanding of the rock cycle that involves their artistic and creative abilities in the Earth science classroom. The idea of a pet rock was central to the…
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Guest Editorial: The polished rock
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Saving the world is a pretty lofty goal. One that sounds so unattainable that most of us instinctively want to leave that up to the physicists, the brain surgeons, the chemists, and the environmental researchers. You…
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Rocks and Minerals—Foundations of Society
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Virtually everything we use—from the food we eat to the cars we drive—is produced from the Earth’s rock and mineral resources. As our society becomes more urbanized, students have fewer opportunities to interact with…
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Science Shorts: Is Concrete a Rock?
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This column provides classic classroom activities that emphasize science process skills. In this month’s issue students learn about properties of materials.
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