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STP: Rocks and Minerals: Home

Types of Rocks

The rock cycle creates unique properties found in rocks and minerals. 

The characteristics of the three classes of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic), and how they are formed through the process of the rock cycle.

   Sedimentary Rock Research Mat

 

.  Metamorphic Rock Research Mat

.  Igneous Rock Research Mat

Parts of the Earth's Crust

The rock cycle creates unique properties found in rocks and minerals. 

The structure of Earth (crust, mantle, outer core, inner core) and that the Earth's crust is made of solid rocks, minerals, and soil.

The Rock Cycle

The rock cycle creates unique properties found in rocks and minerals. 

The characteristics of the three classes of rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic), and how they are formed through the process of the rock cycle.

Environmental Concerns

Extraction of rocks and minerals from Earth’s crust can cause environmental concerns.

Rocks and minerals are limited resources and their extraction from Earth's crust needs to be managed.

Minerals

The rock cycle creates unique properties found in rocks and minerals. 

How minerals can be classified using properties such as color, luster, clarity, hardness.

Erosion

Extraction of rocks and minerals from Earth’s crust can cause environmental concerns.

Rocks and minerals are limited resources and their extraction from Earth's crust needs to be managed.

Fossils

Fossils provide evidence about the types of organisms that lived long ago and the nature of their ancient environments.

How characteristics of fossils provide clues about the natural environment and the plants and animals that once lived on Earth.

Everyday Use

Extraction of rocks and minerals from Earth’s crust can cause environmental concerns.

People rely on rocks and minerals to meet their wants and needs.