Three Types of Rocks Sort Rock Life Cycle

Take your students on an exciting journey through the world of rocks with this printable. This printable resource is designed to help lower elementary students learn about the different types of rocks, their origins, and the rock life cycle.

With this comprehensive resource, you'll be well on your way to creating an engaging and educational experience for your students. Help them develop a deeper understanding of the rock cycle and types of rocks while fostering a sense of curiosity and wonder about the natural world.

The printable includes:

* A classification poster and three working mats that represent the three main groups of rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

* Matching picture and label cards for a reading and matching activity.

* Information cards for each group of rocks, featuring fun facts and pronunciation guides.

* A student booklet, "My Book of Rocks," where students can record their observations and notes.

* Two different types of posters that illustrate the rock life cycle, including a cut-and-paste worksheet and a student booklet for independent writing and pre-cursive tracing.

* Three-part cards featuring photographs to help students identify and categorize rocks.

* Parts of the Volcano posters and student booklet for independent writing and pre-cursive tracing.

This set is perfect for hands-on learning and can be easily adapted to accommodate different learning styles. Use the picture cards for sorting activities and encourage students to research and explore their own rock specimens.

This printable complements the Toysmith Rock Science Kit with 15 specimens.

Features:

* Comprehensive resource for teaching rock life cycle and types of rocks

* Includes multiple interactive components for hands-on learning

* Supports STEM education and science curriculum

* Perfect for lower elementary students who are curious about rocks and geology

* Can be easily adapted to accommodate different learning styles

The printable contains:

• Classification poster
• Three working mats that represent the three groups of rocks with 5 examples for each
• matching picture and label cards (for matching and reading activity matching the picture to the picture and the word to the word). Use picture cards for sorting activities.
• Three label cards for sorting
• Information cards for 3 groups of rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.
• Student booklet: My Book of Rocks
• Rock Life Cycle - 2 different types of posters
• Rock Life Cycle 3 part cards (featuring photographs)
• Rock Life Cycle cut and paste worksheet
• Rock Life Cycle - student booklet (independent writing and pre-cursive tracing)
• Rock Life Cycle information cards
• Parts of the Volcano posters
• Parts of the Volcano student booklet (independent writing and pre-cursive tracing)
• Rock Research printout

This printable is a part of the Nature Curriculum in Cards Series