Rocks

Rock & Mineral (1996)

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Which world-famous rock came from outer space? Why were rubies once known as bloodstones?

ROCK & MINERAL shatters the stone's reputation for "rock-solid" permanence. Discover how rocks keep a constantly changing record of our planet's fascinating history, and see how minerals are at the very core of our civilization.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Length:

00:35

Rockfinders (2002)

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Science enthusiast Max Orbit leads children through a fun-filled lesson about rocks and minerals in this live-action program. Featuring colorful graphics, animated sequences and ideas for classroom activities, the program teaches children about the properties of rocks, minerals and fossils as well as how to hunt for rocks and start their own rock collection.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:30

Use of Rocks and Minerals (1999)

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The rocks and minerals that form within the Earth are used to make many important materials. Witness how rocks are mined, processed, and then constructed into glass, cement, bricks, houses, roads, and other objects used in our everyday lives. Teacher's Guide available in disk and online: www.schoolvideos.com

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:18

Rocks: The Solid Earth Materials #2 (2000)

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Travel deep inside the Earth to discover how rocks and minerals are formed, to learn about the three types of rock, and to understand how rocks change over time through weathering and erosion. See the entire rock cycle and learn how geologists determine the properties of rocks. Learn about the structure and composition of minerals.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Length:

00:27

Rocks and Soil (1995)

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Rock out with Bill Nye in the “Rocks and Soil” episode.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Length:

00:24