Rocks

Introduction

There are so many different types of rocks in this world. Lets take a moment to try and learn to identify these different types of rock and their basic characteristics. 

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Task

You will need to be able to identify these different types of rocks and give me one of their characteristics. 

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Process

After the class discussion you will:

1. Make a list of 5 different types of rock.

2. Write a sentence of what catches your eye when you see these rocks. 

3. Give me one scientific characteristic about them.

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Evaluation

I will grade this assignment based on a rubric. 

Organization  Creativity  Submission
1-4 points: not very organized.  1-4 points: not creative  1-4 points: not submitted correctly, or no name
5 points:very organized. 5 points: creative and entertaining 5 points: submitted correctly with name

15 points possible 

Conclusion

After completing this web quest, students will be able to identify at least five different rocks, and state at least one of their characteristics. 

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Credits

I would like to thank Dr Hosseinali for teaching how to create a web quest and giving so much useful information throughout this class thus far. 

Teacher Page

By: Vanessa Frazier

This web quest was designed for students to learn about rocks while having some fun.