The ROCK CYCLE Making and re-making mountains. Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Today you will become a geologist on a quest to better understand the rock cycle and how the three major types of rocks change from one to the other. You will be performing experiments to better understand how different types of rocks are formed and how they move through the earth. Introduction You can always me with any questions at

Task You will be learning how each of the three major types of rock – Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous are formed by reading about each and performing an experiment to see how the formation happens. There will be a total of three tasks for you to complete in this process, and a final Project to Show what you have learned. Introduction Process Evaluation Conclusion Before you begin visit the evaluation page first and follow the instructions for pre-assessment, Then begin your quest with the process link.

The Rock Cycle - Process IntroductionTask Evaluation Conclusion Task 1 Metamorphic Task 2 Igneous Task 3 Sedimentary Project Complete each of the three tasks and then the final project

Evaluation Introduction Task Process Before you begin your quest, you and your partner will consider any prior knowledge you may have about the rock cycle. Then re-evaluate yourself after completing the quest. Rate yourself: In your science notebook, on the first page of the rock cycle section, rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 5. 1 means you have never heard of the rock cycle before, 5 means you feel like you know all about it. You will be completing one major project as a part of your quest. You will be graded according to the accuracy and thoroughness of your information. You should fulfill the following requirement: 1.Identify all three major rock types and how they are formed. 2.Show your understanding of how the rock types change and cycle from one to the other. 3.Include a diagram showing the complete rock cycle. Conclusion *After completing the main project, go back to your journal and rate yourself again on a scale of one to five. How much have you learned?

Conclusion Extension Activity – Extra Credit! Sedimentary rocks are made from tiny particles of soil washed down streams into deposits that become thicker each year. Over time these deposits form sedimentary rocks. Think of a demonstration you could do to show a classmate how sedimentary rocks are formed. Introduction Task Process Evaluation ? Why is the rock cycle important? Follow this link to learn more about how the rock cycle is important to our daily lives including nutrition, energy, and money ! You have learned a lot about the rock cycle but there is always more to learn. Check out the link below to extend your understanding of the rock cycle and how the earth works.

Task 1 In this task you will be exploring Metamorphic rock in the rock cycle Follow each of the links below to complete task 1 1A Follow the link for task 1A to find out what Metamorphic rock is. Remember to take notes in your notebook. 1B Click on the link for 1B to watch a video about Metamorphic rock. 1C Click on the link for 1c to complete the Metamorphic rock activity. You will need to let Mrs. Martin know you are ready and get the materials for activity 1C from her. Record your sketches and the answers to the 3 follow up questions in your science notebook. IntroductionTask EvaluationConclusion Process

Task 2 For task 2 you will be exploring Igneous rock and how it is formed. 2B Follow the link for task 2b to watch a video about igneous rock. 2A Follow the link for task 2A to read about Igneous rock. Remember to record notes in your science notebook. Watch the animations that go with the reading. What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rock? Introduction Process Evaluation Conclusion Task

Task 3 In this task you will find out how Sedimentary rock is formed. 3A 3B Click here to read about Sedimentary rock. Remember to take notes in your notebook. Watch the animations that go with the reading. Click here to watch a video about Sedimentary rock IntroductionTask Process EvaluationConclusion 3C Finally, watch this video that takes a trip all the way around the rock cycle, beginning with sedimentary rock.

Project Choose from one of the following four ideas to show what you have learned about the rock cycle: 1. Create a poster display of the rock cycle. 2. Imagine that you are a junior geologist on a mission to uncover the secrets of the rock cycle. Write a diary detailing your daily activities and discoveries that includes entries about each part of the rock cycle. Minimum five entries. 3. Create a cartoon about the rock cycle. Minimum five frames. 4. Write a children’s book about the rock cycle. Minimum five pages. Your project must include a diagram of the rock cycle and an explanation of how the different rock types are formed and transformed from one to the other. Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion *Be sure to visit the conclusion page for more links and ideas to get your project going!

Teacher Page Sixth Grade Science, Kentucky Core content: SC Students will explain cause and effect relationships in the rock cycle. Objectives: *Students will identify the 3 major types of rocks in the rock cycle. *Students will describe the factors that affect formation of the 3 major rock types with 90% accuracy. *Given poster board and materials, or other project materials and instruction student will construct a model of the rock cycle with 85% accuracy. Accomodations: The WebQuest is designed for team or group collaboration. Peer tutors may be used. Minimum number of pages for project may be reduced to 3. Readings may be converted to Braille or use peer reader. Tactile objects used to make poster Additional resources: Edible rock cycle activities may be particularly suited to homeschool environment:

Sometimes, when two tectonic plates move toward each other one plate is forced downward. The edge of the other plate is scrunched up to form mountains.

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What causes tectonic plate movement?