Rock Cycle: Identifying Rocks & Minerals

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Rock & Mineral Identification Worksheet

Lesson Outline

5min Students complete the Do Now by wearing their mineral hat and reading notes.

5min Best Mineral Hat Awards.

20min Rock & Mineral Identification Activity. Students identify rocks by type (metamorphic, sedimentary, or igneous) or minerals by name at 8 different stations.

10min Students complete the worksheet by answering questions.

5min Clean up. Wrap up.

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