4th Grade Gemstone Lesson 1

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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