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Document Type

Article

Abstract

The activity presented here is appropriate in a unit addressing the rock cycle and related concepts. Many variations of this activity exist, but the version below emphasizes student inquiry and decision-making. In doing so, it encourages mental engagement and promotes a deeper understanding of important geological concepts. This article promotes National Science Education Content Standards A, B, and D, and Iowa Teaching Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Publication Date

Winter 2007

Journal Title

Iowa Science Teachers Journal

Volume

34

Issue

1

First Page

21

Last Page

26

Copyright

© Copyright 2007 by the Iowa Academy of Science

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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