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How Are Rocks Formed? Lesson PlanHow Are Rocks Formed? Lesson Plan
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How Are Rocks Formed?

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Students identify types of rocks. In this geology activity, students view animated graphics to identify how sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks are formed. Students take a rock quiz to show how different rocks are formed.

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properties of rocks, rocks, rock formation, types of rocks

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properties of rocks, rock formation, types of rocks, science
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Grade
1st - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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