Hard Rock

Kindergarten - 5th Grade Lesson 

Rock solid? 

Have you ever heard the expression, "solid as a rock"? As it turns out, rocks are not entirely solid. Rocks actually have tiny pockets of air inside them. Determine the relative density of different rock forms and earn that rock are are made up of particles of varying sizes that are packed together. 

K - 2nd Grade Lessons 

3rd - 5th Grade Lessons 

Literacy Connections

K - 2 Literature 

• “The Rock Factory: A Story About the Rock Cycle” by Jacqui Bailey

This book introduces young readers to the rock cycle, explaining how different types of rocks are formed and transformed. It supports the lesson on rock density and porosity by showing how rocks change and what they are made of.

• “Rocks: Hard, Soft, Smooth, and Rough” by Natalie M. Rosinsky

This book explores various types of rocks and their characteristics, including their texture and density. It aligns with the lesson by helping kids understand the different properties of rocks and their components.

• “Rockin’ Rocks” by Kelly Doudna

This book introduces young readers to different types of rocks and their features in an engaging and straightforward way. It aligns with the lesson by discussing rock properties and helping kids understand concepts like porosity and density through simple explanations and illustrations.

Art Projects 

Local Contacts 

Bureau of Land Management 

Katherine Rhode - Geology Specialist

• • • krhode@blm.gov

Dory Seeley

• • • dseeley@blm.gov

    • https://www.blm.gov/ 

Career Spotlight 

Dory Seeley

Outdoor Recreation Planner

Burns District of the Bureau of Land Management

Quote: “You get to monitor and be upfront for a lot of cool activities that you would normally not see.”

Dory started with the BLM as a seasonal employee and worked for many years to gain experience. When a position come up that she was qualified for, she applied. Her position did not require a college degree, but it would have helped.  

Her job is to work with the Recreation Team to manage public lands for a diverse range of recreation users. During the summer, they manage multiple Special Recreation Permits (SRP) that require administration and monitoring. Some examples include:

• hunting guides

• competitive bike races

• group gliding club

• motorcycle rally on the Alvord Desert

• the piano player on the Alvord Desert 

• Steens Mountain Running Camp and many more. 

SRPs are issued to keep everyone safe, and protect natural and recreational resources, reduce user conflicts, and enhance the public's opportunity for quality recreation experiences.