1. Tuesday 4/9/19
Bell Ringer: Write down the things in the list that you think are rocks. Explain why you chose these things from the list.
Cement block
Concrete
Dried mud
Coal
Hardened lava
Brick
Glass
Marble statue
Piece of clay pot
Granite
Limestone
Iron Ore

2. What is a rock
Coal, hardened lava, limestone, iron ore, marble statue, and granite
Definition: the solid mineral material that forms part of the surface of the earth

3. Learning Target for the next two weeks
I can develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth’s materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.

4. What can the rock tell us about it’s formation?
The color of the rock
Gives clues to the types of minerals
Certain minerals form under certain conditions.
The texture of the rock
Grains = the particles that make up rock
Size, shape and pattern based upon the way in which the rock formed.

5. Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic
3 Main Types of Rocks
Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic

6. Interactive Rock Cycle Investigation
You will be using an online interactive website to gather information about the 3 types of rocks.
Navigate through the webpage and record the required information in your packet.
Make sure you gather all the information for part 1 before going onto part 2.

7. How to access the website and begin…
Go to Mrs. Burke’s webpage & click on Unit 7
In the box that appears below find the section for Links
Find the link titled “Interactive Rock Cycle Website” – click on this link.
Carefully read ALL the information and examine ALL the graphics before clicking to the next section.
To move to the next page click on the WORDS next to the arrow symbol
Remember to record the information you need on your packet before going on.

8. Wrap Up
Partner Talk: Was there anything you already knew in the information you saw today? What was new?
Return Chromebook to the correct spot and plug in.
Put your packet in the turn in drawer for safe keeping.