Rocks, Rocks, Rocks: Test, Identify Properties & Classify
Grade Range
6th-8th
Group Size
3
Total Time
2 hours 15 minutes
Area of Science
Geology
Key Concepts
rock cycle, igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock
Credits
Overview![]() Engineering ConnectionCivil and geological engineers, for example, design tunnels through rock, build roads on the sides of mountains, and construct skyscrapers rooted in soil and rock. It is imperative for these engineers to thoroughly understand the natural characteristics and properties of all types of rocks to ensure health and safety standards are met. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
6th-8th
Group Size
3
Total Time
2 hours 15 minutes
Area of Science
Geology
Key Concepts
rock cycle, igneous rock, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock
Credits
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