From the minerals that give color to gemstones and art supplies to the elements hidden inside our smartphones, the study of rocks and minerals offers a variety of real-world connections.
Rocks and minerals show up in surprising places. Earth’s materials are everywhere, shaping our homes, products, and tools.
Interactives and Games
Minerals in Modern Technology: Google Arts & Culture Slideshow
Minerals In Your House Interactive
Amazing Mundo: Online game exploring the uses of rocks and minerals
Rock Bingo Game
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Hands-On Activities
Science Kit
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Make Trading Cards: Edit the templates to make your own collection of rock and mineral trading cards.
Do A Rock Survey: Take a walk or ride around your neighborhood, town, etc. to record how rocks are used in your area.
Mineral Riddles: Read the clues. Guess which mineral. Fill in the mineral uses in this chart. Just for fun, here are 41 Geology Jokes to Make You Crack Up.
Free General Rocks and Minerals Resources
For more free everyday science resources, click Exploring Matter with Food.
