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Investigating the Rock Cycle Through Writing and Illustrating part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a quantative writing activity where students will use writing and illustrations to show their knowledge of the basic rock cycle.

Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5)
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Sedimentary Geology:Weathering
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity, Lab Activity

The Effect of Acid Rain on Seed Growth part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is an in class lab where students will compare different acid solutions on seed germination and growth.

Grade Level: Middle (6-8)
Subject: Environmental Science:Air Quality:Acid Rain, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality:Acid Rain, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity

Exploration of Shadows in the Earth, Moon, and Sun System: Moon Phases and Eclipses part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This guided inquiry activity has students using models to create variations of alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. By varying their arrangement, students will discover how the positions of the Earth, Moon and Sun interact, how shadows can be cast on the Moon and on the Earth, and how Earth's view of the lit portion of the Moon changes.

Grade Level: Middle (6-8)
Subject: Geoscience:Lunar and Planetary Science
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity, Classroom Activity

The Rock Cycle: A hands on Simulation part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a hands-on simulation of the rock cycle.

Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5)
Subject: Geoscience
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity

Investigating Soil Composition - Soil Soaks Up Water part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a classroom quick lab where students explore sand, soil, and water in relation to absorption and permeability.

Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5)
Subject: Environmental Science:Soils and Agriculture, Geoscience:Hydrology, Soils
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity, Classroom Activity

Growing & Observing Crystals part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity requires students to design an experiment to determine the best conditions for growing crystals. Students then are asked to conclude what the ideal conditions may be, how this information is useful, and who may want to know it. It is a great way to continue using scientific process skills within a Geology unit.

Grade Level: Middle (6-8)
Subject: Geoscience
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity, Lab Activity

Make a Model Fossil part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a combination outdoor/indoor lab where students will collect natural materials from the environment and use them to create both a mold and cast model of a fossil. Students will learn how a fossil is formed and why scientists use models to help them understand how things work and develop.

Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5)
Subject: Geoscience:Paleontology
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity, Classroom Activity, Field Activity

Investigation of Newtonian Forces on Plate Tectonics part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This model-making activity gives students an opportunity visualize Newtonian forces acting on a single point as well as combined forces acting to produce synclines and anticlines in Earth's crust. Students will analyze models to interpret findings of plate movements.

Grade Level: Middle (6-8)
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics, Physics:Classical Mechanics
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity

Investigating Acid Rain: The Affect of Acid on Seed Germination part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a self-created lab investigation where students gather data on acid and its affects on seed germination.

Grade Level: High School (9-12)
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Air quality, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity, Air Quality
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity

Investigating Three Main Ingredients Needed to Create a Cloud in a Bottle part of MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This is a hands on activity for creating and observing a cloud in a bottle.

Grade Level: Primary (K-2)
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Clouds and precipitation
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity, Classroom Activity