Introduce geology with this student-friendly Earth and Rocks PowerPoint, ideal for Grades 4–8 earth science. The opening slides show the structure of the Earth and the basics of rock formation in a simple, visually engaging way.

Covers the rock cycle, sedimentary/metamorphic/igneous rock characteristics, crust movement evidence, and fossil indicators. Perfect for whole-class instruction or review lessons.

Slide Count: ~15–18 slides

Earth and Rocks

Activities:

• 1 rock-cycle sequencing activity
  
• 1 classification task (igneous/sedimentary/metamorphic)
  

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