Grade 4: Understanding Earth and Space Systems
Rocks, Minerals, and Geological Processes Science Kit.
Call Number: TBD
Covers the following:
Strand A: STEM Skills and Connections
Strand E: Rocks, Minerals, and Geological Processes
Included in this kit are samples of rocks, minerals, and fossils for students to examine. Students will learn to differentiate between different types of rocks and minerals, as well as test. Teachers should be mindful of the proper ways of handling the provided materials, and read any labels provided by this kit which instruct careful handling. This kit provides materials for seven activities.
RockhoundRocks and Minerals from Aboriginal Access to Education
This unit covers the Understanding Earth and Space Systems strand of the Grade 4 Ontario Science and Technology Curriculum, Rocks and Minerals, through use of culturally representative Indigenous stories and learning materials.
Rocks and Minerals Activities from STAO
"The series of lessons provided for the Rocks and Minerals topic of the Science and Technology curriculum have been developed with the perspective that students learn best when they are able to: interact with their environment, particularly in the out of doors; consider the broader implications of their learning; and, work in a collaborative atmosphere of shared knowledge, which furthers the group as a whole rather than select individuals."
Rocks and Minerals Unit from Northside OWL Initiative
"In this unit, students learn about rocks and minerals as well as processes that shape the earth with the assistance of a pet rock that they collect. Through hands-on activities and outdoor explorations, students will examine the properties of rocks and minerals, the three types of rocks and the rock cycle, and how rocks and landforms change over time."
"A catchy song that explains how each rock form is created and how all rocks go through the rock cycle of becoming metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous."
Fossil Fuel Power by 
Rocks, Minerals and Gems by
This is a definitive full color guide for young readers. It includes an introduction to rocks, minerals and gems and how they form, how and where to look for them, how to identify rocks and minerals, and everything there is to know about building a collection. Packed with fun facts and practical activities, the book features high-definition color photography and data keys that show noteworthy qualities of each specimen in extraordinary detail. Rocks, Minerals and Gems shows how to read the landscape for clues and identify different rock types -- from dazzling diamonds to grainy sandstone. It describes fascinating facts and data boxes provide short facts to help with quick identification. Earth's most precious rocks, minerals and gems can be anywhere and everywhere in the world -- from riverbeds to beaches, cliff faces to fields. The only equipment needed is a backpack, a smartphone and some good walking shoes -- and maybe a small bag to carry home the treasure.
Buried Sunlight by 
Ivy and Bean: Break the Fossil Record - Book 3 by 