Rocks and Minerals Exploration
A first-grade worksheet to introduce students to the basic concepts of rocks and minerals, their properties, and common uses.
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Rocks and Minerals Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Have fun learning about rocks and minerals!
1. Which of these is a solid, non-living thing found in nature?
bird
rock
flower
cloud
2. What is a mineral made of?
many different parts
only one kind of material
plants and animals
water
1. Rocks can be big or .
2. Minerals can be shiny or .
3. We use rocks to build and roads.
1. All rocks are the same color.
True
False
2. Minerals are found inside rocks.
True
False
1. Name two things you can use rocks for. (Hint: Think about what we build with them!)
Use the words below to describe rocks and minerals.
1. This rock feels .
2. This mineral is very and sparkles.