Study of Rocks for Kids

Mavi has always been fascinated with rocks.  He's been obsessed with rocks and dinosaurs since he discovered Dinosaur Train.  We have piles of rocks in our backyard that he had collected for some time now and he considered them his precious collection.  We've already had our experiment on Rock Cycle and it was a hit.

Thus, I had an idea to do this activity to feed his interest.  I purchased a set of Igneous Rocks and Metamorphic Rocks (I did not get the Sedimentary Rocks but here's the link for your reference), collected more rocks from the seaside and borrowed books from the library to complete our rock study.

Earth Science: Rock Study List of Materials

• Rocks:  Set of Igneous Rocks and Metamorphic Rocks
• Books: Rocks and Minerals and Rocks and Fossils
• FREE Igneous Rocks, Nomenclature and Fact Cards Printable (You can download this from our SUBSCRIBER PAGE)
• FREE Metamorphic Rocks, Nomenclature and Fact Cards Printable (You can download this from our SUBSCRIBER PAGE)


• FREE Famous Rock Formations Picture Cards Printable (You can download this from our SUBSCRIBER PAGE)


• Rock Cycle diagram from here

Earth Science: Rock Study Activity 1, Physical Observation

We looked into the different Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks.  Using a magnifying glass, we examined our specimens.  We checked their colors, shapes, and hardness.




We placed a number on each rock to mark it.  The Rock sets come with an information sheet for each rock.  This was very helpful in learning about each rock type.

Earth Science: Rock Study Activity 2, Matching Rocks with Name and Fact Cards

Activity 2 involved matching the rock samples with the nomenclature and description cards.  I made some matching cards for each rock and Mavi worked on them.  He loved it!  It was quite tricky as he described it because at times, some rocks look similar.

 
Here he is taking notes of the lesson.


As part of studying the rocks, I also made these cards which show some famous rock formations that are made of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks.  He was so happy to see the Giant's Causeway as we've been there a few years ago.


And that's about it and I hoped you liked our short activity that introduces kids to the different types and properties of rocks.

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