BGS offers a range of resources, aimed at introducing geoscience topics to school-age students and learners of all ages. Explore the pages below within the ‘Discovering Geology’ section of the BGS website to learn more about the fascinating world of rocks and minerals.
Rocks and minerals
Find out more about the differences between rocks and minerals and how they are formed.
Critical minerals resources
Our modern lives rely on a whole host of metals and minerals that are extracted from the ground. Available resources include classroom activities and a touring festival stand.
Rock observation resources
Activities to help budding geologists identify rocks and minerals. Available resources include grain size charts, rock loan kits, and classroom activites.