Arizona Rocks and Minerals
Desert Discovery Class for Grades 1-12

Have you ever wondered ... What's the difference between a rock and a mineral? Who needs minerals anyway? How rocks "travel" through the rock cycle? If so, then this is the program for you."

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Introduction - includes the following:

• To the Teacher
• Class Objectives
• Arizona Academic Standards Correlation
• Resources
• Vocabulary
• Activity Overview

Teacher Information Packet - includes the following

• Pre-program Activities (Anticipatory & Exploration)
• Post-Program Activities (Application & Elaboration)
• Further Resources