Rocks, Minerals, and Erosion

The 10 lessons in this module introduce students to the processes for observing, identifying, and classifying rocks and minerals. Students investigate fossils, soil formation, and erosion, and examine human impact on the natural landscape.Also included:materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals The module offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Science program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that young students use and develop during scientific inquiry), a list of children's books and websites related to the science topics introduced, and a classroom assessment plan with record-keeping templates.