The mostly K-4 teachers were joined by upper grade colleagues whose students also study the properties of these fascinating earth materials. Even ordinary rocks can be interesting, and they're cheap and easily available. Georgene selects a sample to study.
Observation is key.
Terri, Kathy, and Susan see what they can learn by taking a closer look. Recording observations can generate wonderful descriptive language. Teachers use their own observations as a basis for sorting rocks into groups. Lila, Pam, Georgene, and Carol share observations and questions about their rocks. Larry, Suzanne, Deb, and Kerry try to find out more.