Rocks and Minerals - Resources
MINERALS, CRYSTALS, AND GEMS
STEPPING STONES TO INQUIRY:
http://educate.si.edu/resources/lessons/siyc/gems/start.html
Drawing upon its vast resources and museum exhibits, the Smithsonian Online has created this unit of 3 lesson
plans and numerous resources for grades 3 through 8. Examination, observation, classification, and integration
are all part of the design, aligned to national science standards. Worksheet reproducibles are included.
CANADIAN JUNIOR ROCKHOUND EZINE:
http://www.canadianrockhound.com/junior.html
Use this online magazine as a wonderful resource and reference material for your class. Sections include
distinguishing between a rock and a mineral; the rock cycle; classifying rocks; starting a collection;
field trips; and much, much more!
ASK A GEOLOGIST:
http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/docs/ask-a-ge.html/
Have a lingering geology question you just can't find a terrific answer to? Then try posing your question to
this site, offered by the USGS.