Introduction
Did you know that rocks change with time?
Nature has a way of changing rocks that is very similar to the way things are recycled. Think about a special rock you may have come across. Was it embedded inside another rock or was it rough to the touch? At some point that rock was either an igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic rock. The way you found that rock wasn't the way it originally looked. Rocks form in different ways. The process that makes and recycles rocks is called the rock cycle. You're about to unlock the mystery behind the rock cycle by playing a few fun games that will give you clues as to how this process takes place. You'll have to dig deep and use your imagination to understand this unique creation. What better way to learn about rocks than to do it by playing a game.
Good luck and remember 'Rock on'!
Task
Let's learn about how different rocks can change over time!
Students will need to split into four groups of five students. Each activity should take 15 to 20 minutes. To make it fair, each person in their group will need to take turns participating in each activity.
In the first activity you will need to watch the YouTube video, Types of Rocks. Make sure to pay close attention. You will need to put a check mark on the activity sheet that matches the description of the rock according to the video.
In the second activity, you will need to work as a group to complete the rock cycle sheet. One sheet per group will be provided. There is a word bank provided with all the information that you need in order to complete it.
The third activity consists of watching another video, Rock Types and Rock Cycle, for further explanation and understanding. Match the words with the definitions that correspond with the video.
Process
Now that you have learned and gathered information about The Rock Cycle, it is time to test your knowledge! In this section, there are three different activities that will help students become experts in determining which rock is being described and The Rock Cycle process.
Remember the first activity comes from the video below.
Activity 1:
The Rock Cycle Questions |
Igneous | Metamorphic |
Sedimentary |
| What type of rock is found on the ocean and can make beds? | |||
| The Rock Cycle is made up of which rocks? | |||
| Marble is an example of which rock? | |||
| Under which rock will slate be identified? | |||
| The phrase Ignis comes from which rock? | |||
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High temperature and pressure make these rocks go under pressure and change. |
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| This rock forms 95% of Earth's crust. | |||
| During which rock does intrusive and extrusive happen? | |||
| Plants, minerals, and other organic matter describes this rock. |
Activity 2:
Fill in the blank to complete The Rock Cycle with the word bank.
Now that students have had some examples, to test their knowledge we'll use activity 3 to match the word with the best definition. Use the link below to make sure students have the correct answers.
http://www.makemegenius.com/video_play.php?q=&id=657&g=
Activity 3:
| 1. Melting material inside the volcano | A) Sedimentary Rock |
| 2. Breaking of rock | B) Magma |
| 3. Results from or produced by the action of fire | C) Igneous Rock |
| 4. Magma that comes out of a volcano that forms two different types of igneous rocks | D) Weathering and Erosion |
| 5. Layers that are formed in a sedimentary rock | E) Bedding Planes |
| 6. Material that settles to the bottom of a liquid | F) Lava |
| 7. Rock that are being transformed or changed | G) Metamorphic Rock |
Evaluation
Assessment Rubric
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Excellent (25 Points) |
Good (20 Points) |
Fair (15 Points) |
Needs work (10 Points)
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Use of Resources
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Students did a great job of looking through the WebQuest and watching the video, while also taking notes. | Students used the WebQuest as a resource and watched the video, but did not take notes. | Students used little to no resources from the webQuest and did not watch the video or take notes. | Students did not use any resources. |
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Answers to each activity
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Students have answered each activity with all the correct answers. | Students have completed all the activities, but a couple answers were incorrect. | Students completed two of the activities. Some are incorrect. | Only one activity has been attempted or completed. Some are incorrect. |
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Teamwork Skills
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Team worked together and got the job done with a lot of communication. | One team member did not participate, with some communication. | Partial team effort, with little communication. | No communication, one person did all of the work. |
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Spelling
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Perfect spelling, no mistakes. | One mistake, with a mix up of letters. | A few words are misspelled. | More than 3 words misspelled. |
This is a rubric that the teams grade will be based off of. To the left of the rubric you will see four categories: use of resources, answers to each activity, teamwork skills, and spelling. The highest amount of points you can make for each category is 25. Meaning, if you get 25 points in each category you will obtain a total score of 100. After evaluating the teams finished activities, the grading rubric will then be used to evaluate the final grade for the team.
Conclusion
Congratulations!
Now that you have completed this WebQuest you have learned there are 3 types of rocks; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic, and how through a cycle known as the rock cycle, these get formed or transformed into another type of rock.
For more information you can visit: https://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/rockdiagram/.
Thanks for visiting our WebQuest!
The end.
Credits
Introduction - Josefina Carrillo
Task - Carolina Hunter
Process - Kendy Ramirez
Evaluation - Brooke Ventresca
Conclusion - Paula Restrepo