Annotated References
Glogster
Glogster. (2011) Retrieved from
http://smilingirisheyes.glogster.com/rocksminerals/
A fun Glogster about rocks & minerals
Multi-media & Images
Classroom Clip Art (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://classroomclipart.com/clipart/Science/Minerals.htm
This site provides free rocks and minerals clipart for classroom use.
Discovery Education™. (1987). Rocks and Minerals: A Review. Retrieved June 27,
2011 from
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=DE8A8A8A-4D1E-4065BF55-99ED542CA937&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=DSCE
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Discovery Education™. (1999). Geologists. Retrieved June 27, 2011 from
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=DD542BAA-2B02-476CAD7C-6CC91785EB2A&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=DSC
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Discovery Education™. (1999). The Types of Rocks. Retrieved June 27, 2011 from
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=2A8C29AB-5EE640B0-ACDC-B5C4A72F19F0&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=DSC
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Discovery Education™. (1999). What is a Rock? What is a Mineral? Retrieved June 27,
2011 from http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=EECA543F445D-4326-B3A2-6445CB6BEBD2&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=DSCE
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dkonline.rockandmineral. (2005). Dorling Kindersley. Retrieved from
http://www.rockandmineral.dke-guides.com/clipart/rock/book_rock.htm
This e.guide is a companion website to the book. You can explore and learn about
rocks and minerals here, and there are free image downloads available for home,
school, and even personal use.
Geology.com, © (2005-2011). Geology Dictionary by Geology.com. Retrieved
fromhttp://geology.com/articles/tucson-gem-and-mineral-show.shtml
Photos from the World’s largest rock and mineral show in Tuscon, AZ, 2010.
Geology for Everyone II: Clastics (n.d.). Retrieved June 25, 2011 from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnKE_Jn4hoY
Sedimentry Rocks, Origins, Classification
Metamorphic Rocks Part 1 (2009). Retrieved June 25, 2011 from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpeH6LS0_6Q
Metamorphic Rocks, Origins, Classification
Our World: The Rock Cycle (2011). Retrieved June 25, 2011 from
http://youtu.be/SRaInMDNyE8
Find out how NASA use rocks brought back from space to learn about the rock cycle.
Rock Classes: 3. Igneous Rocks (n.d.). Retrieved June 25, 2011 from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp5MZ3PAlT8
Igneous Rocks, Origins, Classification
Rocks and Minerals: Identifying Types of Rocks (n.d.). Retrieved June 23, 2011
from http://youtu.be/tQUe9C4ONEE
A look at the difference between rocks and minerals.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, (2011). The Dynamic Earth,
Geology, Gems, & Minerals Subject Guide. Retrieved from
http://www.mnh.si.edu/earth/main_frames.html (multimedia & print versions)
This video allows users to explore the many uses and aesthetic beauty of rocks and
minerals. A print version is also available at the website
Non-Fiction Books
Basher, D. & Basher, S. (2009). Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Book. New York:
Kingfisher.
Students can learn about rocks and minerals and become geology experts with rock
cartoons that talk in first person. The characters provide fun ways for students to
remember the characteristics of each rock. Grades: 3-12
Blobaum, C. (1999). GeologyRocks!: 50 Hands-On Activities to Explore the
Earth.New York:
This book includes wit and humor to help students learn about rocks and minerals. They
even learn where and how to look for each kind. (This book is a personal favorite.)
Grades: 3-6
Christian, P. (2008). If You Find a Rock. London: Sandpiper.
An excellent read aloud to introduce the unit. This book will get students wondering
about rocks. (This book is another personal favorite.) Grades: 3-6
D.K. Children. (2004). Rocks & Minerals Eye Wonder. New York.
A great information filled book with nice photos of rocks and minerals. Grades: 3-6
Morris, N. (1998). Rocks & Minerals. New York: Crabtree
Presents an introduction to rock and minerals, in simple text with photographs, including
information on the different types, their orgins, and uses. Grades 3-6
Pellant, C. (2000). The Best of Fossil, Rocks, and Minerals. New York: Kingfisher
Briefly describes different kinds of rocks and minerals, telling how they are formed,
where they are found, and their uses and examines what we learn from fossils. Grades
K-3
Rosinsky, N. M.(2004.) Rocks: Hard, Soft, Smooth, and Rough.Mankato, MN:
Capstone Press, Inc.
Provides information about different types of rocks and where they are found and
explains what can be learned from the study of rocks. Grades K-3
Stewart, M. (2007). Extreme Rocks & Minerals. New York: Collins.
Poses and answers simply worded questions about rocks. Grades 3-6
Tomecek, S. (2010). Rocks and Minerals.Washington, D.C.: National Geographic
Children's Books.
Students can learn about rocks and minerals and become geology experts. Grades: 312
Tomecek, S. (2011). National Geographic Kids Everything Rocks and Minerals:
Dazzling Gems of Photos and Info That Will Rock Your World. Washington, D.C.:
National Geographic Children’s Books.
Scheduled for release Oct. 11, 2011
Online Resources
The Adventures of Mineral Man and Rockhound. (1999). Retrieved June 20, 2011
from http://library.thinkquest.org/5234/
Fun site packed with puzzles, games and interesting facts. Grades 3-6.
American Museum of Natural History. (2011). Ology. Retrieved from
http://www.amnh.org/ology/index.php?channel=earth
This is an amazing site for kids to explore and learn about geology. There are many
things to do and see, and students can even register for geology camps and exhibits
here. Students can meet a real geologist with one click. We highly recommend this site
for students. Grades: 3-6
dkonline.rockandmineral. (2005). Dorling Kindersley. Retrieved from
http://www.rockandmineral.dke-guides.com
A companion website for the e.guide Rocks and Minerals. The book contains links to
this site where students can learn even more. Grades: 3-12
Floating Rock! Geo Mysteries (2000). The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Retrieved June 20, 2011 from
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/floatingrock/a1.html
A fun interactive site for the avid collector of rocks and lover of mysteries. Students work
their way through the site to solve the mystery of the floating rock. Grades 3-6.
GBM Services. (2011). Rocksforkids.com. Retrieved from
http://www.rocksforkids.com/
Information about rocks and minerals with images and activities for kids .
Geology.com, © (2005-2011). Geology Dictionary by Geology.com. Retrieved from
http://geology.com/geology-dictionary.shtml
An online dictionary available for geologists of all ages.
GeoRef (2011). American Geological Institute. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
A database of the American Geological Institute where teachers can index articles from
journals, books, maps, and more to answer the difficult questions.
Hastings, K. (2008). Rocks and Minerals: Virtual bookshelf. Retrieved June 27,
2011 from
http://beyondpenguins.nsdl.org/issue/column.php?date=September2008&departme
ntid=literacy&columnid=literacy!bookshelf
How Do Rocks Undergo Change? (2011). Retrieved June 20, 2011 from
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0602/es06
02page02.cfm
A detailed look at the rock cycle. Grades 3-8
KidsGeo.com (2011). Kids Know It Network. Retrieved from
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0026-igneous-rocks.php
This is another outstanding site for students to explore, offering learning and games
galore. We highly recommend this site. Grades: 3-6
Mineralogy for Kids. (2001). Mineralogical Society of America & Teachers
Association, Inc. Retrieved from http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/K12/K_12.html
A safe website for kids to learn about rocks & minerals, play games, and even ask a
mineralogist questions. Grades: 3-8
Netstate.com.(2011). Official State Rocks, Minerals, and Gems. Retrieved June
28, 2011 from http://www.netstate.com/states/tables/state_rocks_all.htm
This is a neat online resource listing state directories of all official rocks, minerals,
gems, stones, precious metals and crystals listed by state. (Grades 3 – 12)
Rock and the Rock Cycle (2011). Windows to the Universe. Retrieved June 20,
2011 from http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/geology/rocks_intro.html
A detailed look at the rock cycle. Grades 3-8
Rocks and Minerals: It’s All About The Rocks. (2006). Retrieved June 18, 2011 from
http://www.rocksandminerals4u.com/
An online direcory of information, activities, and lesson plans on rocks, minerals, and
crystals designed for students and teachers.
Rock Hound. (2011). Discover How Rocks are Formed. Retrieved June 20, 2011 from
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow1/oct98/create/index.html
An animated look at how rocks are formed. Grades 3-6.
San Diego Natural History Museum. (n.d.) San Diego Natural History Museum
Field Guide. Retrieved from http://www.sdnhm.org/fieldguide/minerals/
An outstanding site for teachers and students, with experiments, activities, and games.
A great tool for students to use to start their own rock collection. Grades 3-8
Selley, R.C., Cocks, L., & Plimer, I.R. (2010). Encyclopedia of Geology. Knovel
Corporation. Retrieved from
http://www.knovel.com/web/portal/browse/display?_EXT_KNOVEL_DISPLAY_boo
kid=1868&VerticalID=0
An online encyclopedia for the study of geology that offers printing in pdf format.
Smithsonian Institute. (2011). Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History,
Department of Mineral Sciences. Retrieved from http://mineralsciences.si.edu/
This is an outstanding information site for exploration and links to rock and mineral
collections. You can even see the Hope Diamond and active geology of the Earth here.
Texas A&M University Libraries. (n.d.) Geologic Atlas of the United States.
Retrieved from http://repository.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/2490
This link provides an interactive atlas of geological sites in the U.S.
Overview for Teachers
Georgia Department of Education (2006). Georgia Standards.org. Retrieved June 24,
2011 from
http://www.hcbe.net/media/CMSImport/09F70610753C4DEF8138140EA29676F5.pdf
Print REFERENCE Resources
Bishop, A. C. (2005). Guide to Minerals, Rocks, and Fossils. Allston, MA.: Firefly
Books.
Contains photographs and descriptions of over six hundred specimens of minerals,
rocks, and fossils. Grades K-3
Dussling, J. (2001). Looking at Rocks, My First Field Guides. New York: Grosset &
Dunlap.
A great guide for kids looking for rocks and identifying rocks for rocks collections.
Grades: 3-8
Farndon, J. ( 2005). e.guides Rock and Mineral. New York, DK Publishing.
Brookwood School Library REF 552 Far
This book is great for use with the companion website. The book has great photos and
information for elementary through high school students. Grades: 3-12
Farndon, J. (2007). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rocks of the World: A
Practical Guide to Over 150 Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary Rocks.
Lanham, MD: Anness Publishing
This encyclopedia includes expert analysis of the key rock forming environments
of the world and advice on identifying rock types, along with how to build a
collection. (Grades 3 – 12)
Korbel, P. and Novak, M. (2002). The Complete Encyclopedia of Minerals
(Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones). New York: Book Sales, Inc.
This book contains information and pictures of rare and beautiful minerals and can
be used for beginner on up. (Grades 3 – 12)
Pellant, C. and Russell, H. (2001). Encyclopedia of Rocks, Minerals, and
Gemstones. San Diego, CA: Thunder Bay Press
This book describes 288 different rocks, minerals, and gems from A – Z! (Grades 3
– 12)
Pitts, Z. (2009). The Pebbles First Guide of Rocks and Minerals. Capstone Press.
Describes the characteristics of thirteen types of rocks and minerals, describing the
appearance, native location, and other facts about each, including photographs. Grades
K-3
Rocks & Minerals Activities
Brooklyn Children’s Museum. (n.d.). Rocks and Minerals in Our Lives. Retrieved
from http://www.brooklynkids.org/attachments/RocksMinerals_31.pdf
A collection of activities for teachers to use in classrooms. Grades 3-8
If You Find a Rock (n.d.) Retrieved from
http://www.uleth.ca/edu/currlab/handouts/geology/If%20you%20find%20a%20rock
.pdf�3�
A pdf activity teachers can print for students to use after reading some a selection of books to
classify rocks. Grades: 3-6
ThinkQuest (2009). This Planet Really Rocks! All About Rocks and Minerals. Retrieved
June 25, 2011 from http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/
A collection of activities for students put together by ThinkQuest Junior. Grades 3-6