Websites of Interest
Here are some great websites to help you out during your study of Rocks and Minerals. Be sure to explore the sites identified as student-friendly before you send your students there.
Student & Teacher Friendly Websites
Site Name: Rock Hounds
Site Address: http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow1/oct98/index2.html
This is a great site for kids to investigate after completing Lesson 3 throughout the whole unit. It provides the kids with tons of information about all kinds of rocks. This site could come in handy during research in Lesson 16.
Site Name: This Planet Really Rocks
Site Address: http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/
This site is designed for kids by kids with easy to understand language. The focus is information about rocks and minerals so it can be used throughout the unit.
Site Name: Volcano World
Site Address: http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/
My kids love this site. It provides up to date information about active volcanoes around the world including Mt. St. Helens. It's great to use with Lesson 3!
Site Name: Rocks for Kids.com
Site Address: http://www.rocksforkids.com/
This site is for kids of all ages who love rocks. Here you will find out stuff about rocks & minerals and where to go to find out more. If you already collect rocks then this is the place for you! This site is great for use throughout the unit.
Site Name: Geo-mysteries
Site Address: http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/index2.html
This site includes a geological timeline as well as facts about rocks and fossils. There are three interactive rock mysteries kids can do with Rex the Dinosaur too.
Site Name: Windows to the Universe
Site Address: http://www.windows.ucar.edu/windows.html
Have student click on the Geology section of this site. It is filled with all kinds of information connected with this kit – rocks, minerals, earth's crust, and geologists.