Classifying things found in the ground incuding rocks, minerals and fossils

An ELI Early years activity: 'Found in the ground: sorted! An introduction to classification using things ‘found in the ground’

 Teaching video to accompany the activity

This activity may be used in any lesson where the principles of classification are required. It forms a useful basis for further activities in Earth science.

In the ELI Early years category, there are many other ideas.