F.J. McLain State Park
Formation of Rocks and Minerals
ASK: What are the necessary factors in the formation of each type of rock (or in the formation of minerals)?
IMAGINE: Brainstorm-
Students bring in rocks and minerals; teacher has rocks and minerals
Students can “create” different rocks or minerals with some materials from home
Students create crystals with sugar or salts
CREATE:
Students measure growth (mass, height) at end of a time period
