Name That Rock! Discover 3 Kinds of Rocks With Us!

Are you preparing to teach your students about the 3 types of rocks? Are you struggling to find samples of metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous rocks? We understand! It can be hard (and expensive) to provide tangible samples of metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous rocks, so we’ve found a way to help you make those rock science lessons come alive with a brand-new Name That Rock! Earth Science sorting activity!

Classifying Rocks Made Easy! Types of Rock Sorting Activity

This printable rock sorting activity is the perfect way to introduce your students to metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous rocks when you don’t have access to tangible samples of each type. In this rock sorting activity, students are provided with the following materials to investigate and use to practise classifying rocks. 

This resource download includes:

• Name That Rock Teacher/Student Instructions
• 24 Metamorphic, Sedimentary, and Igneous Rocks Picture Cards with labels
• 3 Sorting Headers – Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous
• Recording Sheet
• Answer Key

To complete this activity, students will look at the physical properties of the rock pictured on a card, then determine the rock type seen (Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous) and place the card in the correct category.

We have included an optional recording sheet and an answer key to make this activity self-checking.

Download and Print Your Name That Rock! Activity Today!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select the file format you prefer. Print, cut, and place them in your science centre, and they’re ready to use!

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

Even More Ways to Teach Classifying Rocks

Looking for more ways to teach your students about the types of rocks and how the rock cycle works? Before you go, make sure you check out these printable rocks and minerals activities!

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