4th Grade Gemstone Lesson 1
Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time.
Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time.
Identify evidence from patterns in rock formations and fossils in rock layers to support an explanation for changes in a landscape over time.
Learning Objective:
Describe rock and mineral specimens based on observations. Create an exhibit and practice appropriate museum behavior.
Materials:
Rocks (brought by students)
Small hammer
Scraper
Brush (small wire brush or paint brush) Magnifying glass
Microscope
Small piece of glass Pennies
Scale
Index cards Colored pencils