Introduction
Rocks are everywhere. You can find them along a beach. There are rocks in deserts, on mountains, and in fields. There is rock at the bottom of the ocean. You might find rocks in your own backyard. Even soil is made partly of ground-up rock. Most of Earth’s crust, or outer layer, is made of rock. If you dig down deep enough in the ground, you will find a layer of solid rock. This layer is called bedrock.
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Task
Today, you will become a geologist. A geologist is a scientist who studies rocks and minerals on the earth. First you will take a journey to a Rock and Minerals Facts Museum in order to learn more about rocks and minerals. Then you will go on a geological trip across the country. You will discover a rock or mineral. Finally, you will inform a panel of geologists about this rock or mineral that you have just discovered. You will present a mini report about this rock or mineral to the panel of reporters and geologists that are eager to hear about your discovery.
Here are some things you will do on this journey:
- Learn what a rock is and how they are formed
- Identify and look at three different types of rocks
- Look at pictures of rocks
- Learn what a mineral is and how they are formed
- Look at pictures of minerals
- Choose a rock or mineral to read about and research
- Write a mini report about the rock or mineral you discovered
- Present a report and provide a picture
Process
http://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_rocktypes.html
To accomplish this task you will follow these steps:
Visit the Rock and Mineral Facts Museum:
1. Click on the following website and read the definition of a rock.
http://www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/howrocks.html#Rock