Types of Rocks: Teacher Adventure Guide
This teacher guide connects your Types of Rocks lessons to Torrent Temple, a free online science adventure.
Before students begin
Introduce the topic using your classroom materials. Ask students what evidence they could use to explain a rock or mineral observation. Read the mission together: The Grumblies have diverted the river into the temple. Reopen the spillways and reach the stolen-specimen recovery site before the inner court disappears beneath the flood.
During the adventure
Ari Raider frames each science challenge. Students examine evidence, make a choice, and receive feedback. An incorrect choice can be retried. Encourage students to explain their reasoning before selecting an answer. Movement prompts are optional; seated play and keyboard controls are available.
- Monsoon Waterfall Gate
- Whispering Rootswamp
- Crocodile Rapids
- Thunderbridge Chasm
- Rolling-Stone Ruins
- Drowned Crown Vault
After the adventure
Ask: Which clue was most useful? What did you change after a detour? What evidence would you look for in a real sample? Students can compare their reasoning with a partner. The collection finale is still in development; completion does not award physical specimens or kits.
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Choose supporting resources
Use individual vocabulary, reading, worksheet, identification or puzzle resources as they become available. Six related individual resources can form a support bundle; support bundles belong under this topic adventure. The topic is part of the Complete Rocks & Minerals unit.
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Physical classroom kits
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