A few of the components of this instructional activity are not possible to carry out because the rock cycle diagram and challenge handouts are not included. Hopefully, you already have your own rock cycle diagram or worksheet to use as a...

In this rock cycle worksheet, students simulate the changes that occur during the rock cycle using a sugar cube. They use the sugar cube to represent a rock and perform changes on the sugar cube that represent the stages of the rock cycle.

Take young geologists on an exploration of the collection of rocks and minerals that we call Earth with an upper-elementary science lesson plan. Through a series of class discussion and hands-on investigations, learners learn about...

Learners explore the concept of the rock cycle.  In this geology lesson, students identify, classify, and observe three different types of rocks.  Learners then list and char the characteristics of their rocks. 

Pupils study the rock cycle and relate it to rocks that are indigenous to Nebraska. Students collect rocks and draw a diagram of the rock cycle using their collection.

Students examine how sedimentary rocks are formed.  In this rock instructional activity students research different rock formations and different types of rock.