Science - 4th Grade
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Standard 3

Students will understand the basic properties of rocks, the processes involved in the formation of soils, and the needs of plants provided by soil.

Objective 1

Identify basic properties of minerals and rocks.

• How Rocks Change
  Are you ready for this challenge? See if you can tell what causes rocks to change over time.
• Interactives: The Rock Cycle
  "Discover rock secrets through these activities. Create a rock collection as you learn about the three main types of rock, find out how to tell the different rock types apart, and see how rocks change from one type into another!"
• Teaching Kits: Utah Geological Survey
  Geology-Related Teaching Kits.
• Utah National Parks
  Check out Utah's five National Parks and all the things that can be learned from them.

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