Earth and Space Science Resource Library
Each of our self-paced mini units covers one NGSS standard and includes a student slideshow and work packet, assessment project with rubrics, extension activity and complete educator lesson plans.
Additional resources, helpful websites and phenomena ideas are found on this page for each unit listed.
The Rock Cycle Mini Unit Resources
Students determine how they use rocks and minerals everyday; hypothesize how sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks form; and model intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks by making rock candy. Then, they turn the rock cycle into a story book complete with illustrations. Finally, students choose a project based on one of their multiple intelligences. They can write a rock rap, interview a geologist or create their own rock collection!