Rock Collectors

In science, we are studying rocks!  Right now we are learning the skills a geologist must have to categorize, sort, and observe rocks.  We've been using hand-lenses, magnifiers, water, paper, and brushes to observe rocks and then group them.

Yesterday we planned our first rock hunt - we're going to be heading into the community next week in search of rocks!  We chose places we think will have a variety of rocks and will be safe for us to visit.

All ready in our classroom, though, is a growing rock collection.  Students have been finding rocks in the park, on their walk to school, and even here at EVCS and adding them to our collection.  We use our scientific observation tools to look at them closely when we have a chance and record our thoughts and observations.

The rocks keep coming and our collection keeps growing!  Stop by to check it out!