Rock Investigations

Rocks and Soil

We finished our study of rocks by making "Pet Rocks."

Cute Critters

Soil Map

Rocks

I LOVE science in first grade!  Everything is hands on and fun.  The students are eager and excited to learn. This week we've been studying rocks.  Here are some pictures of our investigation.

Comparing size and weight.

Sorting

Some rocks sink and some rocks float.

Rocks under magnification

Rockin' in First Grade!

We're really rockin' in first grade!  We've had fun investigating rocks this week. 

 Sorting by 2 or 3 attributes!

 Does my rock sink or float?

 The vinegar and scratch test.

How many cubes does my rock weigh?