Second and third grade students at Pauls Valley Elementary School recently had the opportunity to conduct a hands-on investigation of different types of rocks. The lesson was part of a geology curriculum funded by a grant from the Pauls Valley Foundation for Academic Excellence. Courtesy photo
A PVES third grade student groups his rocks based on physical properties. Courtesy photo
A group of second grade students from Mrs. Harrison’s class at PVES observe and discuss the physical properties of rocks in the library. Courtesy photo
Second grade students from Mrs. Horn’s class at PVES investigate rocks in the library. Courtesy photo
A group of second graders from Mrs. Horn's class at PVES discuss how to group the rocks based on physical properties. Courtesy photo
A third grade student at PVES uses a magnifying glass to get a closer look at a rock. Courtesy photo
Pauls Valley Elementary School second and third grade students have enjoyed digging into geology this year as part of a grant titled “We Will Rock You,” written by Alaina Chronister and funded by the Pauls Valley Foundation for Academic Excellence.
The grant included a curriculum funded by the Oklahoma Energy Resource Board paired with nonfiction library books about different geological topics fund…
