Geology: Rocks

Introduction

This is a webquest in which you will have an opportunity to explore the world of rocks and minerals.  You may work with a partner; however, both partners must complete the packet.

Task

It is your quest to explore the world of rocks.  You will learn the differences between the three types of rocks, how each are formed, as well as other trivial facts about rocks.  You will also study the rock cycle and begin to comprehend and hopefully memorize each phase.  Make sure to fill in your packet as you go through the quest.

Process

To Do List:

 

1.  Define "Earth's Structure" vocabulary words by using the glossary in the textbook.

 

2.  Color the ROCK sheet by using the Seek N Find (backside)

 

3.  Complete the Word Search 

 

4.   Fill in page 4 by using the following Google Slides

  https://docs.google.com/a/whitko.org/presentation/d/1TpsN4Q9xP3reccOqtpn2P1Zfw45M8xuIq8lLFEXD4pE/edit?usp=sharing

 

3.  Use page 5 diagram to fill in the blanks for the Rock cycle on page 6 (top of page)

                                   Study page 5 for the final Rock Cycle quiz which is __________________________

 

4.  Use the following site to fill in pages 6-8:  

                     page 6  Start Your Rock Collection  https://www.learner.org/wp-content/interactive/rockcycle/rockdiagram/  

                     page 7  How Rocks Change  https://www.learner.org/wp-content/interactive/rockcycle/change.html 

                     page 7 (bottom of page)   https://www.learner.org/wp-content/interactive/rockcycle/transformrock/  

                    ****Make sure you record your scores on packet***

                     page 8  The Rock Cycle https://www.learner.org/wp-content/interactive/rockcycle/rockdiagram/ 

                                  Test Your Skills  https://www.learner.org/wp-content/interactive/rockcycle/testskills/

5.  Complete page 8 by filling in the necessary words to create YOUR rock cycle story.