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Rocks & Minerals
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K-2
Paste With a Taste PDF Version
Make toothpaste from minerals.
Rock Hunt PDF Version
Collect, describe and sort rocks.
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3-5
Jelly Belly Geology & Rock Identification PDF Version
Learn how to identify and classify rocks and minerals by the makeup of their properties and how we use them everyday.
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Rock Game PDF Version
Teams try to identify rocks being described by teammates using new and common terminology.
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Make Your Own Rock PDF Version
Explore what makes up rocks using fun ingredients, including some you can eat!
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6-8
*Draft* Mineral Detectives PDF Version Answer key Students will learn about the process of mineralogy and identifying minerals by performing a variety of tests and collecting data.
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Mineral Detective dichotomous key
*Draft* Birdseed Mining PDF Version Students will go "mining" in a container of birdseed with hidden beads, representing minerals of different values. They must make decisions about equipment, extraction, and reclamation techniques!
Mine a Pie PDF Version
Mine a plot of "land" and determine a profit or loss based on the choices.
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K-2 Mine-a-cookie matching worksheet
3-5 Mine-a-cookie profit analysis
6-12 Mine-a-cookie profit analysis
6-12 profit analysis with taxes
Pick a Permit PDF Version
Find basic information about a variety of permits required for mining and simulate agencies devising rules and regulations for commercial use of a school resource.
Recycling Metals PDF Version
Students conduct a study of metal recycling in their community and create a new or improved plan for recycling or a public awareness campaign.
Solving the Challenges of Mining PDF Version
Learn about new mining projects proposed for Alaska and research to propose solutions to a challenge related to one of the proposed mines.
