Different types of rocks

Want to impress your friend with your rock knowledge? Here are 30 types of rocks that you ought to know to get you started.

These beautiful cards make learning about types of rocks fun and easy! This PDF file includes: 6 pictures each (18 in all) for all three rock categories: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary A full-page poster explaining the characteristics of each type of rock A full-page control chart showing each rock in the correct category Labels for each category (igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary) Instructions for making and using this item Rocks are: Igneous - obsidian, pumice, rhyolite, granite…

Here's an introduction to different types of rocks.

Learn about the three types of rock, and see photo examples of each.

Create a sedimentary sandwich to demonstrate how sedimentary rocks form. Fun rock activity for kids.

Got a kid who loves rocks? Encourage your little geologist to learn about the 3 major rock types with this worksheet.

Provide an introduction to igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks, plus minerals, with the photos on this chart. Extra value on back: reproducibles, tips, and teaching information. 17" x 22". Sturdy and durable.

Description A sort activity using the three types of rocks, sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Students must cut out the boxes and then place them in the right categories. This is a good way to build background knowledge or check for understanding of this topic.

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to the basic elements of our Earth's crust: rocks, soils and minerals. They learn how we categorize rocks, soils and minerals and how they are literally the foundation for our civilization. Students also explore how engineers use rocks, soils and minerals to create the buildings, roads, vehicles, electronics, chemicals, and other objects we use to enhance our lives.

Students read the information about four different types of stones and tick the correct boxes.