Rock Origins Slides
A visual presentation introducing the rock cycle and the three main types of rocks (Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic) as the foundation for understanding erosion.
Rock Recipes Worksheet
A student worksheet designed to be used alongside the Rock Origins slides, featuring sections for the three rock types and a reflection on their connection to erosion.
Rock Origins Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Rock Origins lesson, providing instructional steps, discussion prompts, and background information for introducing rock formation.
Rock Origins Simple Slides
A simplified 2nd-grade slide presentation about the three rock types, using kid-friendly analogies like Fire Rock, Layer Rock, and Cooked Rock.
Rock Recipes Simple Worksheet
A simple student worksheet for 2nd graders, using the Fire, Layer, and Cooked rock analogies with plenty of space for drawing and basic writing.
Rock Origins Simple Teacher Guide
A simplified teacher guide for 2nd grade, focusing on the "Kitchen" analogies and providing kinesthetic activities for the three rock types.
Rock Origins Simple Slides Updated
A simplified 2nd-grade slide presentation about the origins of rocks and Earth's changes, specifically referencing the "Giant vs Science" stories and "Fast vs Slow" changes from the provided book pages.
Rock Stories Simple Worksheet Updated
An updated 2nd-grade worksheet focused on the "Story of the Earth" theme, featuring the Giant Legend and Fast vs. Slow changes from the book.
Rock Origins Book Aligned Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide updated to align with the specific pages and themes from "Incredible Erosion," including the Giant legend, volcanoes, and the Split Apple Rock mystery.
Rock Origins Simple Slides Updated v2
An updated simplified 2nd-grade slide presentation incorporating the New Mexico Shiprock example, the giant bird legend, and the football field size comparison from the book.