Rocks & Minerals Basics (Pg 16-21)
Today, I had the students discuss their background research and the processes that make each rock. Then I asked the students the following questions:
- How would you classify, or organize/group the rocks?
- What basis would you use to group the rock?
- What properties did you use to group the rock by?
- What properties do the rocks have in common?
- What properties would you look for to classify an unknown rock?
Rocks & Minerals Power Point Activity (pgs. 16-21)
Today was a computer activity based on a powerpoint. In this presentation - you learn some basics concerning how geologists classify rocks based on how rocks are formed and not by how they look. To access it, click on the following link.
This is the link to the PowerPoint
Homework:
Go back through the list of rocks and classify them as igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic based on your research. Be prepared to turn both the two paragraphs and paper in next time.
Today was a computer activity based on a powerpoint. In this presentation - you learn some basics concerning how geologists classify rocks based on how rocks are formed and not by how they look. To access it, click on the following link.
This is the link to the PowerPoint
Homework:
Go back through the list of rocks and classify them as igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic based on your research. Be prepared to turn both the two paragraphs and paper in next time.
Answers:
Igneous - Volcanic in origin
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Sedimentary - Formed from broken rocks
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Metamorphic - Changed rock due to heat and pressure
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Day 3: Rock Classification Lab (Worksheet)
To start off the day - I had students go around and see if they can classify the rocks around the room using the handout that I gave them.
Three Rock Types
Igneous rocks generally have one of the following charactoristics:
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Sedimentary rocks generally have one of the following characteristics:
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Metamorphic rocks generally have one of the following characteristics:
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Igneous Rock Examples |
Sedimentary Rock Examples |
Metamorphic Rock Samples |
For more information, check out these websites about rocks.
Click here to view the rocks and their history found in class
Note to self section:
Have a day where we talk about soil formation & how fossils are formed.
Have a day where we talk about soil formation & how fossils are formed.