Minerals and Rocks Learning Activities
Comprehensive, economical kits enable multiple activities for learning about minerals and rocks and their various physical properties, as well as other essential properties of natural processes on planet Earth. Modern technology allows for accurate tracking and prediction models for aiding comprehension of immense natural phenomena such as hurricanes and earthquakes, and Avantor offers a wide variety of kits to choose from for studying historical geological stages in the Earth’s development and the remnants of those stages such as fossils or ash from volcanic eruptions.
New York State Regents Package #1: Mineral and Rock Identification
The New York State Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Earth Science (Part D) consists of two components: a laboratory performance test and a written test. The performance test features three different stations of hands-on activities.
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Science Olympiad© 2025 - 2026 Rocks and Minerals Kit
Prepare for upcoming competitions with this practice kit, the only kits officially licensed and approved by Science Olympiad!
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Analysis of Minerals and Soils Lab Activity
The Analysis of Minerals and Soils Lab Activity teaches students to utilize physical and chemical techniques to thoroughly investigate crime scene samples.
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Contour Model
Learn to draw contour lines and how to indicate elevations on a chart or map.
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Geometry of Crystal Structure
Expanding on concepts learned in the Introduction to Mineral Crystals (60158-00) lab, here students construct models of the six basic crystal shapes, then derive their own definitions of each form by making observations, taking measurements and recording their findings.
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Mineral Bingo! Game
The perfect means to introduce a topic or review information covered in the classroom or lab, this Bingo game features 75 standards-based review cards.
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Rock Bingo! Game
Learn while you play with this interactive review game. Students play Bingo using 75 review cards covering the curriculum standards on rocks.
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Rock Cycle Bingo! Game
Reinforce understanding of the many powerful forces at work in creating and re-creating rocks with the 75 review cards featured in this fun game.
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You Be the Geologist: A Search for Natural Resources Lab Activity
Students Use Reasoning Skills to Locate Hidden Natural Treasures
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Break Your Own Geodes Kit
Students discover earth's hidden secrets with the Break Your Own Geodes Kit
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Sand and Gravel
Sand, pebbles, and gravel are all ideal for earth science experiments and simulated excavations.
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Rock Cycle Game
By playing this fun game, students will better understand the intricacies of the rock cycle, including the formation and breakdown of rocks and the processes by which one type of rock becomes another.