Day 1 The Rock Cycle You will need: Science Book Science Notebook Scissors Glue Pencil Crayons or Markers

Introduction: Types of Rocks Video Up Next: Rock Cycle Vocabulary Introduction Summary – Rocks are classified by the way they are formed. Igneous rocks are formed when lava from volcanoes cools and hardens above earth’s surface or when magma cools and hardens above earth’s surface Sedimentary rocks are formed when elements wear rock down into tiny particles of dust. They are moved around by wind, rain or water where they are compacted and cemented together to form layers. Metamorphic rocks are igneous or sedimentary rocks that change after being exposed to extreme heat and pressure. The Rock Cycle is when rocks undergo changes that make them turn into a different type rock. A person that studies rocks is called a Paleontologist.

Weathering When rocks are broken down into smaller fragments.

Erosion When rock fragments are moved by some force of nature.

Deposition When rock fragments are laid down in a new location.

Igneous Rock Formed by cooling and hardening of hot liquid rock

Sedimentary Rock Formed when sediments are pressed and cemented together

Metamorphic Rock Formed when rocks are changed by heat & pressure.

Weathering Erosion Deposition Igneous Rock Sedimentary Rock Metamorphic Rock When rock fragments are laid down in a new location Formed when sediments are pressed and cemented together. When rocks are broken down into smaller fragments. Formed by cooling and hardening of hot liquid rock. When rock fragments are moved by some force of nature. Formed when rocks are changed by pressure and heat.

Weathering – When rocks are broken down into smaller fragments. Erosion – When rock fragments are moved by some force of nature. Deposition – When rock fragments are laid down in a new location. Igneous Rock – Formed by cooling and hardening of hot liquid rock. Sedimentary Rock – Formed when sediments are pressed and cemented together. Metamorphic Rock – formed when rocks are changed by heat and pressure. Assignment: Rock Cycle Vocabulary Flip Book

Day 2 – Metamorphic Rock You will need: Science Book Science Notebook Pencil Crayons or Markers Rock Cycle Vocabulary Flip Book

rocks.htm Metamorphic Rock Study Jam REVIEW: What type rock is formed by cooling and hardening of hot liquid rock? Igneous Rock What is it called when rocks are broken down into smaller fragments? Weathering What type rock is formed when sediments are pressed and cemented together? Sedimentary Rock What is it called when rock fragments are moved by some force of nature? Erosion What is it called when rock fragments are laid down in a new location? Deposition What type rocks are formed when they are changed by heat and pressure? Metamorphic Rock How are rocks classified? By how they are formed What is someone who studies rocks called? Paleontologist

Types of Metamorphic Rocks Gneiss - Pronounced like the word “nice”. Grey or pink with dark streaks or layers. Glittery. Medium to course grained Is sometimes used as facing stone on buildings

Types of Metamorphic Rocks Slate Often grey Fine-grained Used for roofs, floor tiles, billiard table tops and tombstones

Types of Metamorphic Rocks Hornfels Dark colored Fine-grained Used for decorative stones

Types of Metamorphic Rocks Marble Swirls and veins of many colors medium to course grained used for sculptures, building stone, sometimes used in paper, plastic and toothpaste

Compare – Shows how two or more things are alike. Contrast – Shows how two or more things are different.

Day 3 – Igneous Rock You will need: Science Book Science Notebook Pencil Crayons or Markers Rock Cycle Vocabulary Flip Book

Types of Igneous Rocks Obsidian Dark to black glassy frequently carved for jewelry – such as earrings, bracelets, and pendants

Types of Igneous Rocks Pumice Light colored frothy used as an abrasive material in hand soaps and emery boards

Types of Igneous Rocks Basalt Dark colored fine-grained used in aggregate (a component of a composite material used to resist compressive stress)

Types of Igneous Rocks Granite Light colored course-grained Used in architectural construction, ornamental stone and monuments

Compare – Shows how two or more things are alike. Contrast – Shows how two or more things are different.

Day – Sedimentary Rock You will need: Science Book Science Notebook Pencil Crayons or Markers Rock Cycle Vocabulary Flip Book

Types of Sedimentary Rocks Coal Black or brownish black course-grained Largest source of energy for the generation of electricity worldwide

Types of Sedimentary Rocks Sandstone White, tan, brown, reddish, dark colored Sandpapery feel Common building and paving material.

Types of Sedimentary Rocks Conglomerate Colorful Course-grained Used for construction industry and decoration.

Types of Sedimentary Rocks Limestone Abundant fossils, greys, tans, lighter shades Fine grained Used for manufacture of paper, linoleum, fiberglass and carpet backing.

Compare – Shows how two or more things are alike. Contrast – Shows how two or more things are different.