Project Title: Schoolyard Rock Hound
Schoolyard Rockhound 2nd & 3rd grade
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Title of Lesson: Be a Rock Hound Grade level: 2nd – 3rd Subject Area: Science
Materials/Equipment: Assorted rocks, book about rocks, bowls/tubs with water, paintbrushes
Objective: The student will observe a rock and describe its features.
Procedures:
- Discuss the role of rocks in nature.
- Read a book about rocks.
- Take the students outside to get a rock each (or have a collection of rocks for them to choose from).
- Have each student observe his/her rock very carefully. Allow them to share one unique feature about their rock to a friend.
- Tell students that there are more unique features in their rock that they cannot see. Explain that water brings out more colors, patterns, shades, etc in rocks.
- Have each student use a paintbrush to slowly “paint” his/her rock with water.
- Have students share with a partner the new features on their rock brought out by the water.
Product/Assessment/Evaluation:
Class participation and feedback during activities
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