Arizona Rocks and Minerals
Desert Discovery Class for Grades 1-12
Have you ever wondered ... What's the difference between a rock and a mineral? Who needs minerals anyway? How rocks "travel" through the rock cycle? If so, then this is the program for you."
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Introduction - includes the following:
- To the Teacher
- Class Objectives
- Arizona Academic Standards Correlation
- Resources
- Vocabulary
- Activity Overview
Teacher Information Packet - includes the following
- Pre-program Activities (Anticipatory & Exploration)
- Post-Program Activities (Application & Elaboration)
- Further Resources