Rocks, Rocks, Everywhere

The students will be able to sort rocks based upon color, hardness, texture, layering and particle size.
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 1, 2, 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: rock, classify, hardness, texture, sedimentary, metamorphic, igneous
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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