Tar Heel Treasures Slides
Instructional slides for Grade 8 Science covering the rock cycle, the three rock types with North Carolina examples, mineral identification properties, and NC's unique gemstone heritage.
Rock Cycle Journey Worksheet
A student worksheet featuring a comprehensive rock cycle diagram activity and three real-world North Carolina geology case studies to help students identify rock types by their formation processes.
Mineral Mystery Lab
A hands-on mineral identification lab guide where students test five physical properties (Hardness, Luster, Streak, Breakage) and use a reference key to identify mystery mineral samples based on NC geology.
Appalachian Assessment
A set of 6 multiple-choice questions designed in the style of the NC End-of-Grade (EOG) science test, focusing on the rock cycle, mineral identification, and rock formation within the context of NC's geology.
Teacher Field Guide
A comprehensive teacher resource containing a detailed lesson plan, timing suggestions, required materials checklist, and complete answer keys for all student activities and assessments.