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ERIC Number: EJ631595
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8148
The Building Blocks of Geology.
Gibson, Betty O.
Science and Children, v39 n1 p38-41 Sep 2001
Discusses teaching techniques for teaching about rocks, minerals, and the differences between them. Presents a model-building activity that uses plastic building blocks to build crystal and rock models. (YDS)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Geology, Hands on Science, Middle Schools, Minerals, Models, Science Activities, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: National Science Education Standards; Rocks