Rocks and Minerals Themed Freebies and Resources

Published:
July 11, 2013

Sarah Shelton

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Rocks & Minerals – FREE Resources, Printables, Unit Studies, Nature Studies, & More!


I LOVE Nature Studies! They are FREE and so much fun. Your kids will learn so much more by hands on learning then by a textbook any day!

Here is a list of FREE Printables and ideas for learning about Rocks and Minerals:

Rock Grid Study
Rock Grid Study AND Games
Granite or other Igneous Rocks
Handbook of Nature Study Rock Articles
Starting a Rock Collection
Top Five Ways to Display Rocks
Rocks and Minerals Review Sheet and Quiz Highschool Levels
Rocks and Minerals Experiment Sheets and Rock Station Ideas
Rocks and Minerals Flashcard Set
Rock Study with a Magnifying Glass
Rock Jeopardy Power Point Presentation
3rd Grade Rock and Mineral Quiz
Geology Topics Unit Study
Rocks and Minerals Unit Study Booklet
Minerals Graphic Organizer
Rocks and Minerals Classification Cards

Here are some great websites about Geology:
www.geology.com
www.usgs.gov
The Image Beautiful images of rocks, minerals and gemstones

Checkout these great deals on Rock and Mineral related items for your homeschool:


GeoSafari Sedimentary Rock Collection WAS $19.99 NOW $13.38!

U.S. Mounted Rocks and Minerals Collection 35 pieces WAS $31.50 NOW $22.63

Activity Rocks! Hands on Fun with Rocks Only $7.94!

Toysmith Rock Science Kit Only $7.63

Is there a great FREE resource that we missed? Leave a comment below and let us know!

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