Introduction
Introduction
Hello, let me introduce myself. I am Rocky the Rock Hound. I am on a mission to find different types of rocks and figure out where they came from. I am going to need your help. We will need to work together as a team to gather the information. Your teacher will help guide you through the Rock hound hunt. Welcome aboard fellow Rock hounds.
Task
Task
You are a Rock Hound looking for different types of rocks to collect. By the end of this WebQuest, you and your teammates will be able to:
- describe the rock cycle
- name three different types of rocks
- explain how each type of rock is formed
- describe the physical characteristics of different types of rocks
- give an example of where you can find different types of rocks
What types of rocks are you going to find?
Process
Process
Let's Get Started!
Day 1 You will work in groups of three and all Rock Hound teammates will research the rock cycle using the links below. Make sure you complete the Rock Cycle worksheet and glue it in your notebooks.
Day 2 When your group finishes the worksheet, you are going to create a poster-sized diagram of the Rock Cycle.
Day 3 and 4 Now that you have learned about the rock cycle, it's your job to become an expert on one type of rock. The three types of rocks are igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. Each team member will research one type of rock. For example, if you choose igneous rock, you will only complete the section below under igneous rock. You will write down the answers to all your questions. When you're finished you'll share information with your Rock Hound teammates. Let's begin Rock Hounds!
Igneous Rock
Explore these websites and answer these questions in your science notebook:
- Where does igneous rock come from?
- How is igneous rock formed?
- How can you identify an igneous rock?
- What are some examples of igneous rock?
- Can you find igneous rock where you live?
- What can igneous rock be used for?
Sedimentary Rock
Explore these websites and answer these questions in your science notebook:
- Where does sedimentary rock come from?
- How can you identify sedimentary rocks?
- What are some examples of sedimentary rocks?
- Can you find sedimentary rock where you live?
- What can sedimentary rock be used for?
Metamorphic Rock
Explore these websites and answer these questions in your science notebook:
- Where does metamorphic rock come from?
- How can you identify metamorphic rock?
- What are some examples of metamorphic rock?
- Can you find metamorphic rock where you live?
- What can metamorphic rock be used for?
Day 5 Now that you have information about your rock type, you will then share what you found with your teammates. Discuss with your group why you think rocks are important.
Evaluation
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Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
Score |
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Explanation of the rock cycle |
There is not a clear indication of the rock cycle being explained. | There are stages of the rock cycle but not all are explained. | The stages of the rock cycle are present but not thoroughly explained. | The stages of the rock cycle are present and thoroughly explained. | |
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Explains formation of the rock |
Theres is not a clear indication of how rocks are formed. | Explains partially how rocks are formed. | Describes briefly how all three types of rocks are formed. | Explains thoroughly how all three types of rocks are formed. | |
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Can describe the characteristics of each type of rock. |
No characteristics of the rocks were identified. | Describes only one characteristic of some rocks. | Describes the characteristics of all three rocks. | Describes allthe characteristics of each type of rock. | |
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Provides an example of where to find each type of rock. |
Cannot provide an example of where to find any type of rock. | Provides an example of where to find one rock. | Provides an example of where to find two types of rocks. | Provides an example of where to find all three types of rocks. | |
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Presented rock collection and identified all three types of rocks. |
Did not collect rocks and/or cannot identify the type of rock. | Created a rock collection with little identification. | Created a rock collection and identified some rocks. | Created a thorough rock collection with an example of each type of rock and correctly identified them. | |
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Wrote an essay explaining why rocks are important/what they are used for |
Did not write an essay/did not stay on topic. |
Wrote an essay but little evidence of the importance of rocks. |
Wrote an essay and explained the importance of rocks. |
Wrote an essay and thoroughly explained the importance of rocks an why we need them. |
Conclusion
Conclusion
Congratulations Rock Hounds!
You now have learned about the different types of rocks found inside the earth. You should now know the importance of rocks and the roles they play in our lives. Without rocks, the world would look pretty empty.
That's all the time we have for right now, but if you want to learn more about the rocks inside our earth, check out these Web sites: