Utah: Rocks and Minerals

These sites are about the different types of rocks and minerals found in Utah. Learn about the offical state rock, mineral, and gem. Includes a map showing Utah’s mineral deposits. There are also many suggested hands-on activities. Find out how you can have a toolbox of Utah rocks and minerals sent to your classroom. There are also videos about rocks and minerals; how they are made, identified and classified. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on rocks and minerals.

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• Utah Geological Survey: Teacher's Corner

  Here are some activity ideas plus more information about landforms and types of rocks found in Utah.

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• Utah Mining: Definitions

  Here are descriptions of minerals found in Utah.

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• Utah Mining: Map

  This map lists the location of Utah's mineral deposits.

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• Utah's State Symbols

  Read about Utah's state rock, mineral, and gem. Unfortunately, the site doesn't include photographs.

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• Classifying Rocks and Minerals

  This lesson plan written by Utah teachers has students learn how to classify rocks and minerals.

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• Mystery Minerals

  This lesson focuses on minerals: their characterisitcs and uses. Includes: learning outcomes, background, materials, procedures, and extension activity.

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• Geologic Explorations

  Explore the geology of Utah via this QuickTime Virtual Reality movie.

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• Identifying Rocks: How Rocks Are Made? Video

  This video gives a basic explanation for how each of the three types of rocks are made. (Total Running Time: 0:58) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)

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• Rocks & Minerals: How Do Crystal From? Video

  This video discusses how crystals form. (Total Running Time: 2:44) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)

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• Rocks & Minerals: Identifying Types of Rocks Video

  This video looks at the three types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. (Total Running Time: 3:09) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)

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• Identifying Rocks: Classifying Rocks

  This video explores how to classify rocks according to type. (Total Running Time: 1:00) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)

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• Rocks & Minerals: Identifying Minerals Video

  This video discusses how to identify minerals. (Total Running Time: 3:23) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)

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• Quick Mineral Identification Video

  This video provides a quick overview of identifying several common minerals. (Total Running Time: 8:27) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)

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• Enchanted Learning: Rock and Mineral Dictionary

  Use the letters at the top to browse this extensive alphabetical listing of rocks and minerals.

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• Geological Maps

  Learn about geological maps, how to read them, and why they are important.

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• eThemes Resource: Rocks and Minerals

  Explore these many sites for general information on rocks and minerals. Includes hands-on activities, online games, many photographs, and animated movies. Learn about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks and some of the more common minerals. There are links to eThemes Resources on fossils and erosion.

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