Rocks

Students collected a group of rocks. All of the rocks the students collected-

• have very sharp edges.

• are the same color.

• are different sizes.

• have the same texture.

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which of the following could be used to describe the texture of a rock?

• Heavy

• Smooth

• Black

• Small

Students made observations of a rock. Which of the following is an accurate description of the rock they found? The rock-

• is larger than 10 cm.

• is mostly very dark colored.

• has a smooth texture.

• has dark and light layers.

Students group rocks into three groups: large, medium, and small. The students are sorting by which of the following characteristics?

• Texture

• Color

• Size

• Hardness

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

Students sorted some rocks into two groups. Which of these rocks belongs in Group 1?

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Tags

NGSS.2-PS1-1

NGSS.2-PS1-2

How would you describe this rock?

• Shiny

• Rough

• White

• Smooth

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3

What is the texture of this rock?

• Gray

• Egg-shaped

• Smooth

• Dull (not shiny)

How long is this rock?

• 9 centimeters

• 10 centimeters

• 9 inches

• 10 inches