Rocks and Minerals

Introductory geoscience activities for K-2 classrooms.

Find helpful worksheets and projects for your classroom at Earth Science Resources.

The United States Geological Survey has extensive resources for K-12 teachers. Divided by grade level, these include lesson plans, activities, and multimedia resources for your study of rocks and minerals!

An engaging interactive on rock types and the rock cycle from Annenberg Learner.

The Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History has excellent earth science resources for grades 5-8.

Sciencing brings you Rock Cycle Activities for Students.

National Geographic has some really helpful information for teachers to improve your background knowledge about the earth.

Check out “How do gemstones get their color?” — a Teacher's Guide from Newton's Apple.

Here is a lesson plan about fossils from the U.S. Geological Survey.

PBS and WGBH presents an informative section about “Becoming a Fossil.”

There is also a section about fossils in the Northwest.

The Idaho Geological Survey is “the special public service and research agency at the University of Idaho mandated by law to collect and disseminate geologic and mineral data for the state.” There are connections to Idaho maps and geology-related links.

Idaho Mining Association provides links to information about the mining industry, inside and outside of Idaho.

Connect with other teachers through the Idaho Earth Science Teachers Association.

Ask an Earth Scientist for teachers.