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Recommended grade level: 1-8.
On the Rocks is a collection of 50 earth science demonstrations, activities, and investigations. The activities are intended for a varied audience--for those new to teaching earth science, for experienced teachers seeking new ideas or approaches, and for geologists visiting the classroom. The activities are grouped under 7 major topics: (1) rocks and minerals; (2) soils, volcanoes, and earthquakes; (3) water; (4) fossils; (5) maps and map making; (6) science basics; and (7) geology, society, and the environment.

Among the activities in On the Rocks, students simulate the formation of sedimentary rocks.They observe how and why ground liquefaction occurs during earthquakes. They create a musical play based on their knowledge of dinosaurs. Students also use a model to see how and why groundwater moves through aquifers; they make a 3-dimensional model of a landscape and relate the model to a topographic map; and they explore the many different ways petroleum is used in modern society, learning about advantages and disadvantages of its use.

Each activity includes a materials list, an indication of time required (which ranges from 15 minutes to several hours), step-by-step procedures, and a results-and-discussion section. Background material is presented with some activities. No student pages are provided.

Price: $9(ISBN 1-56576-005-0).
Publisher/supplier: SEPM.
Materials: Available locally, or from commercial suppliers.

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Environment,

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Fossils,

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Earth Sciences: Concepts and Challenges in Earth Science, ~ Exploring Earth Science, ~ Hands-On Geology: K-12 Activities and Resources, Water, Stones, and Fossil Bones,

Multi & Applied Sciences: Evolution: Change over Time, ~ Integrated Science: Book Two.
Geology,

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Multi & Applied Sciences: Science 2000: Grade 6, ~ Forecasting the Future: Exploring Evidence for Global Climate Change, ~ Transformations: Science, Technology and Society.
Groundwater,

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Environmental Sciences: There Is No Away, ~ Water: Can We Keep It Fit for Life?, ~ H₂O Below: An Activity Guide for Groundwater Study,

Earth Sciences: Glencoe Earth Science, ~ Arid Lands, Sacred Waters, ~ Earth Science Investigations,
Maps,

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Minerals,

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Multi & Applied Sciences: Prime Science: Level B, ~ Science Interactions: Course 2.
Models,

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Rocks,

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Sedimentary rock,

Earth Sciences: Earth Processes, ~ Geology Lab, ~ Stories in Stone, Water, Stones, and Fossil Bones,

Multi & Applied Sciences: Evolution: Change over Time, ~ How Might Life Evolve on Other Worlds?
Soils,

Physical Sciences: "The Best of Edison" Science Teaching Kits,

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Environmental Sciences: Give Water a Hand: Leader Guidebook and Action Guides,

Earth Sciences: Exploring Earth Science, ~ Using Earth's Resources: What Are the Tradeoffs?,

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Topographic maps,

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Multi & Applied Sciences: Science 2000: Science 1 (Grade 7).
Volcanoes,

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Multi & Applied Sciences: Integrated Science: Book Two, ~ Investigating Patterns of Change, ~ Science Interactions: Course 1, ~ Science Interactions: Course 2, ~ JASON VI: Island Earth, Hawai'i Expedition Curriculum, ~ The Teaching Tank Discovery Book, ~ Thematic Applications: Sciences II.
Water,

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Life Sciences: Living in Water: An Aquatic Science Curriculum for Grades 5-7,

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