The series of lessons provided for the Rocks and Minerals topic of the Science and Technology curriculum have been developed with the perspective that students learn best when they are able to: interact with their environment, particularly in the out of doors; consider the broader implications of their learning; and, work in a collaborative atmosphere of shared knowledge, which furthers the group as a whole rather than select individuals. The lessons support the ‘Big Ideas’ of this strand, which are: Rocks and minerals have unique characteristics and properties that are a result of how they were formed. The properties of rocks and minerals determine society’s possible uses for them. Our use of rocks and minerals affects the environment.

Electronic reproduction. At head of title: Connecting with the Natural World Junior Division Integrated Curriculum. Writing team: Sheila Rhodes ... [et al.].

Lesson 1. How do rocks and minerals influence our lives? -- Lesson 2. Identification and classification of rocks -- Lesson 3. Discovering human made items which contain rocks and minerals -- Lesson 4. Repurposing items.