Pet Rocks

For several weeks, the kids have been great geologists. They've identified properties, described rocks and minerals, and tested for minerals. They've done the Scratch and Vinegar Tests. They've discovered the difference between rocks and minerals.

And today... They got a pet rock.

We started off the adoption process by reading the story Everybody Needs A Rock by Byrd Baylor. Then the kids were given rocks--plain, old boring rocks.

Which, of course, needed decorated. So all of third grade got to paint their rocks. And add glitter. And "sparklies." And googly eyes. 

Such a fun way to end a week. 

And to start a mystery next week... But more on that later!