6th grade programs
Rock Hound II Learning Objective: Igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks have unique characteristics that can be used for identification and or classification.
Activity: A power point program on the environment of the rocks and how they formed. Students will identify rocks by using a key. End the program by playing the Ride the Rock Cycle.
Soil Properties: Learning Objective: Students will explore soil properties.
Activities for texture, color, porosity, and compaction. Students will be introduced to the web soil survey to evaluate the school grounds.