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Investigation Question 2:
How can you tell rocks apart?
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Preparation
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Teaching and Learning Focus
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In this investigation, students will explore how to use the physical characteristics of rocks to group and identify the rocks.
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Materials Needed
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For each student group:
- rock samples with stick-on numbers from 1 - 6 (at least two sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks; see the Digging Deeper section at the end of the investigation for specific examples)
- magnifiers for each student or pair of students
- pencils to record observations
- Rock Data Table (handout)
- Rock Identification Sheet (handout)
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Safety
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This investigation is considered generally safe to do with students. Please also review the investigation for your specific setting, materials, students, and conventional safety precautions.
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