Rocks and Minerals
What are some examples of minerals?
What is a mineral?  What is a gem?  What is an ore?  How are minerals formed?
What is a rock?
What are the three types of rocks and how are they formed?
What is the rock cycle?
What are some examples of each type of rock?
Rock Hounds - Discover how rocks are formed
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis - About Rocks and Fossils  (choose FAQ 1)
Mineralogy for Kids - Mineral Properties
Mineralogy for Kids - The Rock Cycle
Mineralogy for Kids - Characteristics of each rock type
Library Think Quest - What is a Mineral?
Library Think Quest - What is a Rock?
Examples of Igneous rocks
Examples of Sedimentary Rocks
Examples of Metamorphic Rocks
Access the state database for any additional information
Mineral Examples
Access the MacMillan Rocks and Minerals Website for information on all the questions
Rocks and Minerals
Macmillan/McGraw Hill Science Glossary
page last updated 1/27/09
World Almanac for Kids - Rocks and Minerals
World Almanac for Kids - Rocks and Minerals
World Almanac for Kids - Rocks and Minerals
What are mineral properties?  Explain them.  What is the name of the hardness scale?
Mineralogy for Kids - Mineral Properties
The Rock Cycle  - interactive website where students can learn about the science of rocks from Thirteen/WNET New York's Educational and Community Outreach Department