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Bill Nye

Bill Nye The Science Guy on Rocks and Soil

3rd - 6th
Rock the classroom with this hip video clip about dirt and rocks! Contents and the process of producing soil and sand are explained in the forest and on the beach. Time, pressure, and high temperatures are introduced as the...
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Curated OER

Identifying Igneous Rocks

4th - 8th
If you're looking for a short video that focuses on igneous rocks, this one is for you! The narrator is from the Colorado School of Mines, and she does an excellent job describing how igneous rocks are formed, where they are found, and...
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Curated OER

Identifying Metamorphic Rocks

4th - 8th
Another short video from the Colorado School of Mines. The narrator gives a quick description of how metamorphic rocks are actually rocks that have been transformed due to exposure to weathering, temperature changes, and/or changes in...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Mining Minerals and Metals

Pre-K - 1st
In this video from the Science and Technology Chat series, take a tour of a re-created Nevada gold mine to learn about mining techniques.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Discovering Minerals

Pre-K - 1st
While exploring, the Pteranodon family finds minerals, and Mr. Pteranodon helps them to understand the difference between rocks and minerals.
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PBS

Pbs Kids Clubhouse Adventures: Clubhouse Expert: Geologist, Dr. Franek Hasiuk

Pre-K - 1st
In this video [2:05] you will meet expert Dr. Franek Hasiuk, a geologist who teaches kids about all kinds of rocks, minerals and fossils found on planet Earth. Kids will discover stalactites, amber and geodes.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Don't Touch His Rocks

Pre-K - K
Prince Wednesday shows Daniel Tiger his rock collection that he gathered with his Dad. Daniel wants to play with the rocks, but he can't because the rocks aren't playthings. Daniel comes to understand that it's okay if he can't play with...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Evolution: Fossils: Rocking the Earth

9th - 10th
Use fossils, like clues buried inside of rocks, to unlock the history of life on our planet. Play the Evolution Lab: http://www.pbs.org/nova/labs/lab/evolution/
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Space Rocks Auction

9th - 10th
Pssst, wanna buy a space rock?
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Geology: Rock Mineral Formations: Lesson 2

7th - 8th
This lesson will explore the process of rock mineral formations. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Geology: Rock Mineral Formations."