A Grade 4 science slideshow exploring what rocks and minerals are, how we use them and how scientists study them. Students practise observing, sorting and predicting, and finish with a labelled drawing and a mini investigation.
Make rocks and minerals engaging and easy to teach with this colourful Kite & Bloom science resource! Students explore the difference between rocks and minerals, rock families, properties such as colour, texture, lustre, hardness and streak, everyday uses, and why Earth’s materials should be used responsibly through prediction, Think-Pair-Share, observation, sorting, and a final science activity.
Designed to lead your lessons or supplement your daily science routine, it’s perfect for whole-class instruction, centres, review, and introducing an Ontario Rocks & Minerals unit.
