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Rocks & Minerals Third Grade

Rocks & Minerals ~ Third Grade

Below you will find links to movies, websites, games, a map, and other interesting things pertaining to rocks and minerals.  

 

Take a look at the Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection

Gold!

http://psychosolodiver.com/?p=1318

Here is an image of a gold sluicing operation.

Gold Sluicing in Scotland

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Listen to "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble" read aloud

Bill Nye the Science Guy "Rocks and Minerals" Video 32 min. 31 sec.

How has the earth's crust changed over time?

The Rock Cycle 4min. 5 sec.

How are rocks and minerals studied?

Ranger Rock studies rocks and minerals.  He is called a geologist.

OneGeology - eXtra - OneGeology Kids - What is geology?

Rocks Questionnaire

Tell us what you want to learn in our upcoming rock unit
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Amethyst Dig in Queensland

Minecraft

Why are rocks and minerals important?