{"product_id":"rocks-minerals-geological-processes","title":"Rocks, Minerals, \u0026 Geological Processes Grade 4 Ontario 2022 Curriculum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-3 mt-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/ai-message-item space-y-3 break-words\" id=\"csaFw47MYkUBP2uQUSP4p-content-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eBring Earth \u0026amp; Space Systems to life with this comprehensive, hands‑on Grade 4 science resource. \u003cem\u003eRocks, Minerals, \u0026amp; Geological Processes\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eIncludes 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl-medium [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5 pb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ 12 fully developed lessons \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ Teacher notes for every activity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ Student worksheets (rock types, rock cycle, fossils, erosion, mining, Indigenous knowledge) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ Hands‑on experiments using everyday materials \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ STEM skills integrated throughout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ Assessment tools: Teacher Rubric + Student Self‑Assessment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ Designed for easy implementation and high student engagement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes 12 Complete Lessons \u0026amp; Activities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col role=\"list\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRock Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rock Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndigenous Knowledge of Rocks and Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFossils – Clues to Earth’s Past\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssessing the Impacts of Rocks and Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExploring Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMining and Its Impacts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun With Rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperimenting With Erosion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErosion Prevention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl-medium [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5 pb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOntario Curriculum Expectations Met\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThis resource directly supports \u003cstrong\u003eGrade 4 Science – Earth \u0026amp; Space Systems: Rocks, Minerals, \u0026amp; Geological Processes\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Ontario Curriculum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE1. 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Exploring \u0026amp; Understanding Concepts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\" class=\"relative list-outside marker:text-foreground-750 dark:marker:text-foreground-600 flex flex-col ms-4 px-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE2.1\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explain geological processes that form igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks using the rock cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE2.2\u003c\/strong\u003e – Describe physical properties of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE2.3\u003c\/strong\u003e – Classify rocks and minerals using tests and criteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE2.4\u003c\/strong\u003e – Describe everyday uses of rocks and minerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE2.5\u003c\/strong\u003e – Describe how fossils form and what they reveal about Earth’s history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE2.6\u003c\/strong\u003e – Demonstrate understanding of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit geological knowledge in selecting rocks and minerals for specific purposes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrand A: STEM Skills \u0026amp; Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\" class=\"relative list-outside marker:text-foreground-750 dark:marker:text-foreground-600 flex flex-col ms-4 px-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA1.1–A1.5\u003c\/strong\u003e – Scientific research, experimentation, engineering design, safety procedures, and communication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA3.1–A3.3\u003c\/strong\u003e – Practical applications of science \u0026amp; technology, interdisciplinary connections, and contributions from diverse communities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl-medium [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5 pb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ Classroom teachers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ Science specialists \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ Homeschool educators \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ Schools seeking curriculum‑aligned, ready‑to‑use resources \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e✔ Hands‑on, inquiry‑based science instruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl-medium [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5 pb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Resource\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThis 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 \u003cem\u003esee\u003c\/em\u003e geological processes in action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"On The Mark Press","offers":[{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49058642493684,"sku":"EBOTM2194","price":28.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Print Book","offer_id":49058642526452,"sku":"OTM2194","price":33.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/5694\/6564\/files\/EBOTM2194COVER.png?v=1785760657","url":"https:\/\/www.onthemarkpress.com\/products\/rocks-minerals-geological-processes","provider":"On The Mark Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}