Rocks, Minerals, & Geological Processes Grade 4 Ontario 2022 Curriculum
EBOTM2194
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- Author : Bellaire, Tracy
EBOTM2194
$28.99 CAD
Bring Earth & Space Systems to life with this comprehensive, hands‑on Grade 4 science resource. Rocks, Minerals, & Geological Processes guides students through engaging lessons, experiments, and STEM investigations that build deep understanding of rock types, minerals, fossils, erosion, and the geological forces that shape our planet.
Includes teacher notes, success criteria, materials lists, differentiation strategies, and student‑ready worksheets. Each lesson follows the scientific method and supports inquiry‑based learning, making it ideal for classroom instruction, science centres, or whole‑unit planning.
✔ 12 fully developed lessons
✔ Teacher notes for every activity
✔ Student worksheets (rock types, rock cycle, fossils, erosion, mining, Indigenous knowledge)
✔ Hands‑on experiments using everyday materials
✔ STEM skills integrated throughout
✔ Assessment tools: Teacher Rubric + Student Self‑Assessment
✔ Designed for easy implementation and high student engagement
Rock Types
The Rock Cycle
Indigenous Knowledge of Rocks and Minerals
Fossils
Fossils – Clues to Earth’s Past
Assessing the Impacts of Rocks and Minerals
Exploring Minerals
Mining
Mining and Its Impacts
Fun With Rocks
Experimenting With Erosion
Erosion Prevention
This resource directly supports Grade 4 Science – Earth & Space Systems: Rocks, Minerals, & Geological Processes from the 2022 Ontario Curriculum.
E1.1 – Analyse ways geological processes impact society and the environment
E1.2 – Assess social & environmental impacts of extracting, refining, manufacturing, recycling, and disposing of rocks and minerals
E2.1 – Explain geological processes that form igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks using the rock cycle
E2.2 – Describe physical properties of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks
E2.3 – Classify rocks and minerals using tests and criteria
E2.4 – Describe everyday uses of rocks and minerals
E2.5 – Describe how fossils form and what they reveal about Earth’s history
E2.6 – Demonstrate understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit geological knowledge in selecting rocks and minerals for specific purposes
A1.1–A1.5 – Scientific research, experimentation, engineering design, safety procedures, and communication
A3.1–A3.3 – Practical applications of science & technology, interdisciplinary connections, and contributions from diverse communities
✔ Classroom teachers
✔ Science specialists
✔ Homeschool educators
✔ Schools seeking curriculum‑aligned, ready‑to‑use resources
✔ Hands‑on, inquiry‑based science instruction
This unit is structured, clear, and classroom‑ready. Teacher notes make planning effortless, while student worksheets promote independence and scientific thinking. The experiments are simple, engaging, and designed to help students see geological processes in action.
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