Rocks, Minerals, and soil
Rocks are solid material found in nature made up of minerals. A mineral is a natural material usually found in the ground. A rock has physical properties like color and composition, or what exact minerals make up the rock. Read More...
Study GuideRocks, Minerals, and soil
Activity LessonRock, Minerals & Soil
Worksheet/Answer keyRocks, Minerals, and soil
Worksheet/Answer keyRocks, Minerals, and soil
Worksheet/Answer keyRocks, Minerals, and soil
Worksheet/Answer keyRocks, Minerals, and soil
Vocabulary/Answer keyRocks, Minerals, and soil
Vocabulary/Answer keyRocks, Minerals, and soil 
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Core Ideas for Knowing Science
Earth and Space Science
The composition of the Earth and its atmosphere and the natural and human processes occurring within them shape the Earth’s surface and its climate.
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Life Science Standards
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