What's in a Rock? Kit

Students can match rocks with their mineral components with the specimens provided.

Grades Targeted: 5th and above

SOLs Addressed: 3.1, 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.8, 5.1, ES.6

Number of Kits Available: 1

7 labeled rocks and 10 labeled minerals allow students to make observations of rocks and minerals, determine which minerals are found within specific rocks, and discover key features of some basic rocks and minerals that allow for their identification.

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