IF YOU FIND A ROCK
Books in this lesson:
DK SMTHSONIAN: THE ROCK AND GEM BOOK AND OTHER TREASURES OF THE NATURAL WORLD":
"Five fascinating facts about rocks, minerals, and gems"
By Allison Singer, January 5, 2017 Accessed through MackinVia Databases, DK FindOut! |
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Britannica School: Elementary has curated resources for PROPERTIES OF MINERALS.
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Do rocks rock your world? Then you’ll love following Tim and Moby as they take you on a tour of the "TYPES OF ROCKS" that can be found on and inside Earth.
Is that a diamond or cubic zirconia on your finger? After Tim and Moby introduce you to the world of mineral identification, you’ll never be fooled again! In this BrainPOP movie, "MOHS SCALE", you’ll learn how to use the physical properties of minerals to tell them apart. See also "ROCKS AND MINERALS" on BrainPOP Junior. |
Eyewitness: Rock and MineralMartin Sheen narrates this geological exploration. Discover how rocks keep a record of our planet's fascinating and dynamic history, and learn how minerals are at the very core of our civilization. Part of the Eyewitness Living Earth Series.
Copyright 1996, part of Eyewitness |
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Discovery Education has curated images, videos, and lesson plans for ROCKS.
SONG: STICKY SONGS: SINGABLE LESSONS ABOUT EARTH SCIENCE: THE ROCK SONG Running Time 2:27 |
Learning about GeologyMeet Clubhouse expert Dr. Franek Hasiuk, a geologist who teaches kids about all kinds of rocks, minerals and fossils found on planet Earth. In the segment, kids discover stalactites, amber and geodes. Running Time 1:56
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This video explores the significance and working of jade in China.
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