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8. Rocks and Minerals

Beginner Level

• Research the difference between rocks and minerals.
• Learn about the characteristics of minerals and identify the three types of rocks.
• Research the ways rocks and minerals are used in our everyday life.

Intermediate Level

• Find a museum near you that has a rock, mineral, or gemstone display. See how many you can identify.
• If there isn’t a museum near you, find pictures of rocks and minerals online and create your own display to share with your Farmgirl Chapter or family.

Expert Level

• Become a rockhound! Collect at least 10 different rocks or minerals.
• Identify if each is either rock or mineral, and write your observations down.
• Keep an eye out for fossils or gemstones.

January, 2012 Edition