Rocks and Minerals
Science Benchmark
Rock is on of the most basic materials from Earth. Rock is composed of minerals. Earth materials change over time from one form to another. These changes require energy and cause the formation of three basic rock types: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Rocks can be classified into these three groups based on their formation and their observable characteristics.
Online Resources
Rock is on of the most basic materials from Earth. Rock is composed of minerals. Earth materials change over time from one form to another. These changes require energy and cause the formation of three basic rock types: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Rocks can be classified into these three groups based on their formation and their observable characteristics.
Online Resources
- Rock Tester - Learn about the properties of 5 different types of rock. Perform tests on them and then see how you do on the quiz!
- Dynamic Earth
- The Rock Cycle
- Interactive Rock Cycle Animation
- Inside the Earth - National Geographic
- Mineralogy 4 Kids - Enter the world of mineralogy with this rockin' internet site. Students can learn about minerals and their unique properties. From this site, you can also explore the rock cycle and learn about the three major rock classifications.
- Online Mineral Museum - Virtual mineral museum with over 30000 photographs of mineral specimens from worldwide localities. powered by John Betts-Fine Minerals and Allminerals.com.
- Amethyst Galleries - This site is a great site for learning more about minerals and gems. Take advantage of this internet rock shop's mineral catalog and photographs.