Help, I Have to Teach Rock and Mineral Identification and I’m Not a Geologist!

Need to teach rock and mineral identification but feel unsure where to begin? This guide was made for you.

Help, I Have to Teach Rock and Mineral Identification and I’m Not a Geologist! is a practical, teacher-friendly resource designed for classroom teachers, homeschool parents, co-op leaders, and anyone who needs to explain geology clearly without having a geology background.

Written by a professional geologist, this guide breaks down the properties of rocks and minerals in a way that is clear, organized, and usable for elementary, middle school, and high school students. It helps you understand what to teach, how to explain it, and how to help students tell one sample from another.

Inside, you’ll find suggested rock and mineral groups for different grade levels, identification flow charts, student property record sheets, a list of common rocks and minerals with their properties and features, and a rock and mineral image gallery.

This is an excellent companion for earth science units, homeschool geology lessons, science labs, co-op classes, and rock and mineral kits.

A confidence-building geology teaching guide for non-geologists. Digital product.