Earth Structures

Introduction

We will be completeing our unit on Earth Structes with this interactive webquest. You will be working in groups of four to complete this webquest. Each of you will have a certain role, there are four people and four roles I will leave it up to you to decide who does what role. You and your group members will be researching Igneous, Metemorphic, and Sedimentary rocks 

Task

Connector: Make connections with the three different types of rocks and commonly used items. 

Illustrator: Illustrate each of the rocks (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic), be sure to include as many details on the physical appearance as possible. 

Comparer: Compare the different environments that the three rocks are found in. (Where, temperature, etc.) 

Presenter: Create a presentation with the information your group members have provided as well as adding a quick synopsize of each of the three rocks. 

Teacher Page

Standards Used: 

SC.4.E.6.1- Identify the three categories of rocks: igneous, (formed from molten rock); sedimentary (pieces of other rocks and fossilized organisms); and metamorphic (formed from heat and pressure).

SC.4.E.6.2 - Identify the physical properties of common earth-forming minerals, including hardness, color, luster, cleavage, and streak color, and recognize the role of minerals in the formation of rocks.