After fine tuning up science fair projects and focusing on make-up work for the last two weeks, STEM class has transitioned to reviewing fractions and starting a new science unit - geology.
This past week, kindergarteners and first graders did some hands on activities to help them visualize fractions and how to find fractions of groups. They learned that "fract" represents break or division. They also got to explore many rock samples and will get to explore more of them next week.
2nd - 5th graders also explored rock samples and had to identify three main types of rocks- igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. On a side note, the 2nd and 3rd graders came into the room excelling and identifying different rocky types. I am so proud of you guys! After exploring rocks and discussing the rock cycle, we worked on landform vocabulary. Students will study the various landforms for their quiz next week. :)
Click here for an interactive resource for kids to learn/review lessons on rocks.
Rock Classification Steps
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