This hands-on Rock Identification Lab allows students to actively explore and differentiate igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Students will use actual rock samples and identification techniques to analyze textures, mineral compositions, and structural features, enhancing their understanding of geological processes and formations.
$3.00
Get your students thinking like geologists with this Rock Identification Lab! This hands-on activity invites students to explore real rock samples and apply observational skills to identify igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
As they examine textures, mineral compositions, and key features, students will deepen their understanding of the processes that form each rock type. It’s an engaging way to bring geology to life and help students make meaningful connections between rock characteristics and Earth’s dynamic systems.
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
? Hands-On & Student-Centered – Encourages exploration and critical thinking with real rock samples.
? Builds Core Science Skills – Sharpens observational and classification abilities.
? Connects to Big Ideas – Reinforces rock cycle concepts through direct investigation.
What’s Included?
? Student Lab Worksheet
?? Instructor Answer Key
Required Materials:
• Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock samples
• Magnifying glass (optional)
• Hydrochloric acid (optional)
• Ruler
Perfect for Earth science classrooms, this lab helps students see geology in action—one rock at a time!
Grade Levels: 8th – 12th
Total Pages: 14
Teaching Duration: 45 Minutes
What busy teachers like you have said:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Camryn S. says, “My students loved this rock identification lab! Such a great resource to use with a rock id kit.”
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