1. Rock and Mineral collection
Keep definitions out of the visual presentation.
All of your knowledge of each rock type you present, should be evidenced through your oral presentation.
1. You will have a picture of each rock type presented . 20 pts.
2. You will label your rocks. 20 pts.
3. Explain to your audience
a. what rock type the picture is of 20 pts.
b. how the rock type was formed 20 pts.
c. what observable characteristics helps you to identify the rock type in the picture. 20 pts.

2. Rock and Mineral collection
Rock Types
Igneous
Intrusive
mafic
felsic
intermediate
Extrusive

3. Rock and Mineral collection
Rock Types
Sedimentary – describe its formation
A rock is weathered, its pieces pieces moved and deposited as sediment by wind , water or moving ice, then lithified over time to form solid stone.
Clastic – describe, categorize sizes of clasts.
breccia
conglomerate
sandstone
shale (siltstone or mudstone)

4. Rock and Mineral collection
Rock Types
Sedimentary
Organic
Coal – describe its formation
lignite
bituminous
anthracite
Limestone – describe its formation
fossiliferous limestone
coquina
limestone

5. Rock and Mineral collection
Rock Types
Sedimentary
Chemical – Describe its formation
Halite
Calcite
Gypsum

6. Rock and Mineral collection
Rock Types
Metamorphic
Regional metamorphism – describe
Foliated -
Contact metamorphism – describe
Non- Foliated -
Sandstone to …?
Limestone to…?
Shale to…?
Granite to …?