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Rock & Mineral Classroom Projects
Each Classroom Activity Project for Grades 6—12 Includes:
• Wooden framed reference chart complete with mounted specimens
• 30 student charts (reproductions of reference chart, heavy card stock)
• 30 specimens of each rock and mineral represented (to be studied and
glued on each chart during the activity)
• Test kit including streak plate, glass plate, hand lens, magnet, dropper bottle,
nail, penny, and hardness scale
• Rocks and Minerals Study Guide
Actual Rocks
What Rock Is It? —
Classroom Project
Explores the step-by-step
process used to identify rocks.
The teacher’s reference chart
uses illustrations and actual
specimens for students to
consult as they identify unlabeled
rock specimens.
Sh. wt. 3.57 kgs.
SB28834M — $215.70
Intro to Geology Set
This set of 12 full-labeled
exhibit cases is the perfect
reference for introducing
students to earth science. The
6" x 5" displays come housed
in a convenient 12" x 11" x
4" storage box and cover the
spectrum of geological study.
Exhibits 1—3 feature sedimentary
rocks, metamorphic
rocks, and igneous rocks; exhibits
4—6 feature industrial
rocks and minerals and their
applications; exhibits 7—9
feature rock and soil groups;
and exhibits 9—12 feature
gemstones, native elements,
and mineraloids. Grades
7—12. Sh. wt. 8.69 lbs.
SB44540M — $318.05
Earth Science
Rocks and Minerals
The Rock Cycle
— Classroom Project
An introductory study of the interaction
of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
rocks. Processes represented
include weathering, lithification, metamorphism,
and magmatic assimilation.
Natural specimens depicting
rocks’ groups and sediments
are mounted
on the chart.
Sh. wt. 3.01 kgs.
SB12254M
— $215.70
Mounted Hardness
Collection
This Moh’s Hardness Scale collection is
mounted on 5½” x 7 1 ⁄8” full colour cardstock,
and holds nine specimens in their order
from the softest (#1 talc) to the hardest (#10
diamond — not included). Indicators on the
card tell students what will affect the surface
of each of these ½”—¾” specimens. Includes
resealable storage bag. Grades 6—12. Sh.
wt. 0.88 lbs.
SB46593M — $17.80
Actual Rocks
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What Mineral Is It?
Classroom Project
Explores mineral identification
through step-by-step testing.
The teacher’s reference chart
uses graphics and mounted mineral specimens
to assist students in identifying unlabeled
mineral specimens. As each specimen is identified,
each student progresses toward the completion of their own chart. Sh. wt. 3.94 kgs.
SB46095M — $183.25
Quizmo® Rocks & Minerals
Match colour photographs of
rocks, minerals, and gemstones
with related trivia or physical/chemical
properties. With
two levels of play, students will
unearth three rock types and dust
off some interesting trivia. Game
involves practice with 70 different
rocks, minerals, and gemstones. Includes: 72 game boards,
120 calling cards, plastic markers, and instructional guide.
For 2—36 players. Grade 5 and up. Sh. wt. 1.25 lbs.
SB47070M — $20.75
What do you know About Rocks, Minerals, and
Gems? Quiz deck
Pristine diamonds, radiant rubies and sapphires, and other gorgeous
gems not only captivate us with their beauty and brilliance,
but they also are the building blocks of the universe. This
quiz deck presents
a well-rounded sampling of mineral lore, with a question (often
accompanied by a color photograph) on the front and the
answer and additional information on the back of each card.
Includes: 48 cards. 3-1⁄4" x 4". Sh. wt. 0.38 lbs.
SB48467M — $11.85
Earth Science Basics Teaching Poster Set
These striking posters make it simple to teach students
about Earth’s structure, plate tectonics, the water cycle, and weathering
and erosion. Each poster measures 18" x 22". Includes four
posters, four reproducible activity sheets, and a teacher’s guide.
Grades 4-9. Sh. wt. 0.69 lbs.
SB48154M — $11.20
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