Rocks & Minerals

Earth Materials Kit

Each kit contains representative rock types found on the earth’s surface. Designed for classroom use, quantities of each rock type are packaged individually in identified plastic bags. Soils and crushed rocks are supplied in plastic containers. Co... More.

Rock Cycle Model Activity Set

Incorporate real rock and sediment specimens as you study important geologic structures with this activity set. The three-dimensional model depicts the substructure of all types of rock formations. Set includes: markable, 24" W x 18" H, 3... More.

Long Wave Ultraviolet Lamp

Single, 4 watt BL (black light) tube with 7.6 x 5.1 cm (3" x 2") ultraviolet transmitting filter for greater fluorescent contrast. Produces typical peak 365 nm intensity of 555 microwatts per cm2 at 15 cm (6") distance. Size: 3-1/4" ... More.

Reading River Sediments: A Simulated Mineral Exploration Activity – Lab-Aids® No. 435

This kit provides a series of hands-on activities that allows students to use key earth science concepts by conducting a mineral exploration which simulates real-life economic, social, and issue-oriented problems. The activities are designed... More.

Investigating Minerals & Rocks Chart

Chart featuring real samples of 93 of Earth’s most common mineral and rock specimens ordered and classified by their composition (minerals) and how they are formed (rocks). Includes 40 minerals, 18 igneous rocks, 18 sedimentary rocks, and 17 metam... More.

Standard Deviants School Geology DVD Super Pack

Study this beautiful home we call Earth along with the Standard Deviants. Programs include: The Basics, Minerals, Volcanoes and Erosion, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks, Plate Tectonics, and Water in Geology. 160 minutes. More.

The Rock Cycle – Classroom Project

An introductory study of the interaction of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Processes represented include weathering, lithification, metamorphism, and magmatic assimilation. Natural specimens depicting rocks’ groups and sediments are ... More.

What Rock is it? – Classroom Project

Explores the step-by-step process used to identify rocks. The teacher’s reference chart uses illustrations and actual specimens for students to consult as they identify unlabeled rock specimens. Each classroom activity project for grades ... More.

Expanded Earth Science Collection

An expanded collection with 105 number-coded 1" specimens. Packaged in nine separate study units to correspond with these subjects: cleavage and fracture; streak, color and luster; rock-forming minerals (parts one and two); basic igneous roc... More.

What Mineral Is It? Classroom Project

Explores mineral identification through step-by-step testing. The teacher’s reference chart uses graphics and mounted mineral specimens to assist students in identifying unlabeled mineral specimens. As each specimen is identified, each stu... More.