Description:
This site is designed for independent student exploration into rocks. It provides introductory information, animations and pictures for students to use while learning about rock collection, classification, formation and identification. The teachers connection provides tecahers with lesson plans, activities, literature and collaboration ideas.

Organization:
Franklin Institute Science Museum

URL:
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/

Contact:
http://www.fi.edu/cgi-bin/fellows/Fellow1oct98feed.pl

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Geology
Rocks and Minerals

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00