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Maria Watson

McREL: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning, Content Knowledge Standards a... - 0 views

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Grade 1 Grade K science education Earth Science Rocks

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      Maria Watson on 15 Feb 13
       
      STANDARDS: SCI.3.2.1 2010 Examine the physical properties of rock samples and sort them into categories based on size using simple tools such as sieves. SCI.3.2.2 2010 Observe the detailed characteristics of rocks and minerals. Identify rocks as being composed of different combinations of minerals. SCI.3.2.3 2010 Classify and identify minerals by their physical properties of hardness, color, luster and streak. ADAPTATION: Teacher can differentiate the types of observations the students make.... some students could observe and comment on the texture, patterns, and number of surfaces of the rock while lower performing groups can focus more on observing the color, shape, and size of the rocks EXTENSION: Students can start a rock garden.  If the school has an area where rocks tend to gather, students can collects rocks from that sight, label them, put them into a small box of dirt (garden) and take them home. 
  • Maria Watson on 13 Feb 13
     
    SCI.3.2.1 2010 Examine the physical properties of rock samples and sort them into categories based on size using simple tools such as sieves. SCI.3.2.2 2010 Observe the detailed characteristics of rocks and minerals. Identify rocks as being composed of different combinations of minerals. SCI.3.2.3 2010 Classify and identify minerals by their physical properties of hardness, color, luster and streak.
Andrew Todd

Make Your Own Fossils | Activity | Education.com - 1 views

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Life Science Earth Space 3rd grade classification fossils rocks and minerals

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      Andrew Todd on 15 Feb 13
       
      Standard: 3.NS.2 Identify fossils and describe how they provide evidence about the plants and animals that lived long ago and the nature of their environment at that time.
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      Andrew Todd on 15 Feb 13
       
      Extension: Students could create an fossil then research that prehistoric animal. Students could find out when they lived, how common the fossils are, and how they became extinct.
    • Andrew Todd
      Andrew Todd on 15 Feb 13
       
      Adaptation: Students could work together in groups to make fossils if resources were limited. Students might make their own fossils, but then work in groups for the research component. This way the ELL and lower English speaking students could handle the research part of the activity.
  • Andrew Todd on 15 Feb 13
     
    Fossils are created when something is preserved over many years resulting in an impression or outline in or on a rock. Some fossils are over a million years old! In this fun activity, kids learn how to make fossils of their own, and get lots measurement and fine motor skills practice along the way.
  • Susie Beesley on 21 Feb 13
     
    I do a similar activity with store bought Play Doh, but these look more authentic and I like the practice with measurement.
Caitlin Ridley

Cave Creations | Activity | Education.com - 1 views

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Grade 4 science earth science rocks

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      Caitlin Ridley on 08 Feb 13
       
      Standard: 4.2.2
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      Caitlin Ridley on 08 Feb 13
       
      Expansion: have students make predictions about what will happen to the solution and then record changes in crystal formations as they grow.  Have student check their prediction to see whether it was accurate. 
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      Caitlin Ridley on 08 Feb 13
       
      ESL: practice writing observational notes will reinforce vocabulary and writing skills.  
  • Caitlin Ridley on 08 Feb 13
     
    It's one thing to learn that cave formations are created when dissolved minerals are deposited as water evaporates, but your budding earth scientist can do it herself. Encourage your child's interest in the world around her with this hands-on activity.
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