All About Rocks

Introduction

Hello fellow Geologists!

This WebQuest will be about the rock cycle. Rocks can take many paths in the rock cycle and change into other types(sedimentary, metamorphic, or igneous) in any order. We will learn about the rock cycle and how rocks can change into other rock types. 

Go on to the task section to begin learning about the rock cycle. Read the material, watch the videos and answer the questions that follow. Don't forget to complete the test when you are done.

Get rocking!

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Task

NGSS Standards

MS-ESS2-1.

Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.



Developing and Using ModelsModeling in 6–8 builds on K–5 experiences and progresses to developing, using, and revising models to describe, test, and predict more abstract phenomena and design systems.

 

Task 1

Go to this link and watch the video. 

http://www.schooltube.com/video/503ca205aae459f47494/The-Rock-Cycle

After you watch this video answer these questions. 

1. What are the three types of rocks?

2. What is melted rock called?

3. What type of rock is formed by weathering and erosion?

4. What type of rock is formed by volcanic activity?

5. What is the rock cycle?

Task2

Please go to the link below to study information about rocks and the rock cycle and then take the test. 

https://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/change.html

Complete the cycle: https://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/rockdiagram/

Transform the rock:  https://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/transformrock/

Now test your skills: Go to the test link below to test your rock cycle knowledge

https://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/testskills/

Task 3

Go to this interactive website:

http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0602/es0602page01.cfm

 

Evaluation

Fantastic you have completed the three tasks presented to you. 

Now you are experts on the rock cycle.To show off your new knowledge, I want you to create a powerpoint, prezi, or poster board about the rock cycle.  You will present your project to the class.