Urban Rocks: Investigating Stone Used for Buildings and Monuments
http://www.beloit.edu/~SEPM/Rocks_and_minerals/urban_rocks.html

Joseph Hannibal, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Beloit College


This urban field trip focuses on building stone which can be found in virtually any city or town, sometimes in a great many varieties. The activity will help students develop an appreciation of the importance of rock material to our civilization and develop observational skills that will aid in developing an appreciation for materials used for buildings and monuments. Students will also apply information on various aspects of geology, for instance the formation of various rock types, from classroom lectures and laboratories.

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Subject: Geoscience:Geology
Resource Type: Activities:Field Activity
Special Interest: Field-Based Teaching and Learning
Grade Level: High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)Keyword: Astronomy