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Geology Connections to Science

Duration: 08:43

Collection: Connections to Science

Author and naturalist, Cindy Blobaum, teaches students about geology and minerals through a demonstration using cookies. Learn about what rocks are made of, how geologists test rocks, and where minerals are found in household items. This video is targeted at students in grades 3-6.

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Rock-Cookie Comparison (PDF)
What's it Made of? (PDF)
Industrial Minerals Around the House (PDF)

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Post Date: September 12, 2007

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