Rocks, Minerals, & Geological Processes Grade 4 Ontario 2022 Curriculum

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. What’s Inside ✔ 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 Includes 12 Complete Lessons & Activities 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 Ontario Curriculum Expectations Met This resource directly supports Grade 4 Science – Earth & Space Systems: Rocks, Minerals, & Geological Processes from the 2022 Ontario Curriculum. E1. Relating Science & Technology to Our Changing World 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. Exploring & Understanding Concepts 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 Strand A: STEM Skills & Connections 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 Perfect For ✔ Classroom teachers ✔ Science specialists ✔ Homeschool educators ✔ Schools seeking curriculum‑aligned, ready‑to‑use resources ✔ Hands‑on, inquiry‑based science instruction Why Teachers Love This Resource 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.