LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will make observations and use student-made rules to build an understanding of solid earth materials.

Objective 2.01

Describe and sort a variety of earth materials based on their properties:

  • Color.
  • Hardness.
  • Shape.
  • Size.

Resources aligned to this objective

What's the matter?
Students will categorize matter according to its properties.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Science)
By Lisa Lawrence.
Learning about rocks
In this lesson, students will be engaged in hands-on experiences while they explore rocks.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics and Science)
By Debbie Hansman.

Resources on the web

Sampling rocks
Students learn about sampling through an investigation of rocks found in the schoolyard. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics and Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science