Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Rocks and Minerals

Third grade scientists took a small journey into the world of rocks and minerals. Although, we did not study rocks and minerals as a full unit, I do expect the kids to have some basic understandings.

1. There are three different types of rocks - sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic.

2. Each type of rock was formed in a different way, and has unique characteristics.

3. There are many different kinds of minerals.

4. Each type of mineral has unique characteristics.

5. Rocks and minerals are different. Rocks are formed of many different materials. Minerals are made of one thing - just the mineral. Minerals are often found in rocks.

Ask your child about rocks and minerals today!

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