Teams will demonstrate their understanding of rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle. Students will learn to identify different types of rocks and minerals and describe how they are formed and changed over time. They will also explore the rock cycle to understand how Earth’s materials are constantly being created, broken down, and transformed.

Resources

What Is a Mineral? Smithsonian Video
ROCKS and MINERALS for Kids – What are their differences? – Science for Kids
Identifying Rocks and Minerals – Using Physical Properties for Identification
Rocks and Minerals – Geology (U.S. National Park Service)
Rock Cycle Dice Game | NC DEQ
Rock Stories – Teachers (U.S. National Park Service)

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