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Explore Rocks

  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-MA3.4b
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

Have a variety of rocks available for the children to explore in the science center. Have the children use the magnifiers to explore the rocks and compare them to rocks in books or pictures. Use the scale to weigh the rocks and compare them. Put the rocks in order by size. Record observations if you choose.