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Geology: Rock Detectives
In this workshop, students explore the different types of rocks and how they form over geologic time. Working as a team, students identify various rocks and minerals using hands-on observations and experiments. For a finale, they figure out how a particular rock formation has changed over millions of years.
Capacity: 1 class (up to 25 students) per session; 1 - 4 presentations per day.
Schedule: Available during school hours, Monday - Friday.
Space / Requirements: A room with open floor space.
| Format | Traveling Program |
| Grades | 3 – 5 |
| Location | n/a |
| Website | n/a |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Educator Guide | MOS_GeologyRockDetectives_EdGuide.pdf |
| Documents | MOS_GeologyRockDetectives_RockWallMystery.pdf MOS_GeologyRockDetectives_CommonRockIdentification.pdf MOS_GeologyRockDetectives_DIYRockCycle.pdf |
| Reservation | Required. For information and reservations, please call 617-589-0354. You may also email us at travelingprograms@mos.org. |
| Fee | $335 for 1 session; $75 for each additional session. Travel fees apply for sites more than 30 miles from the Museum. |
Geology: Rock Detectives
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MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Earth and Space Science > Rocks and Their Properties (Grade: 3 – 5)
- Earth and Space Science > Rocks and Their Properties (Grade: 3 – 5)
- Earth and Space Science > Rocks and Their Properties (Grade: 3 – 5)
- Earth and Space Science > Earth's History (Grade: 3 – 5)
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Primary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Earth and Space Science > 01 Rocks and Their Properties (Grade: 3 – 5)
Give a simple explanation of what a mineral is and some examples, e.g., quartz, mica. - Earth and Space Science > 02 Rocks and Their Properties (Grade: 3 – 5)
Identify the physical properties of minerals (hardness, color, luster, cleavage, and streak), and explain how minerals can be tested for these different physical properties. - Earth and Space Science > 03 Rocks and Their Properties (Grade: 3 – 5)
Identify the three categories of rocks (metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary) based on how they are formed, and explain the natural and physical processes that create these rocks. - Earth and Space Science > 12 Earth's History (Grade: 3 – 5)
Give examples of how the surface of the earth changes due to slow processes such as erosion and weathering, and rapid processes such as landslides, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes.
Geology: Rock Detectives
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