1. Rocks and the Rock Cycle In this very important unit you will be exploring the world of rocks. Is a rock just a rock? This and many more questions will be answered over the next week. Have fun!

2. An overview of the Rock Cycle Step one go to: http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/eart hsysflr/rock.html to read an overview of the rock cycle. On the worksheet titled: “Rock Cycle #1 answer the questions. You may work with your partner. http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/eart hsysflr/rock.html When you are finished compare your question sheet with your partner.

3. Three Types of Rocks

4. Sedimentary Rocks Go to: http://www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/create/ind ex.html and click on Sedimentary Rocks. http://www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/create/ind ex.html Watch the show on how Sedimentary Rocks are formed. Complete the worksheet titled: “SM1”. Jot down any questions you may have on the back of your worksheet. Watch the show as many times as you would like. At the bottom of the Sedimentary Rocks page, there are some examples of different Sedimentary Rocks. Explore at least 2 of them. Complete the “Exploration” portion of your worksheet.

5. Sedimentary Rocks Part 2 Make your way to the following website: http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vwles sons/lessons/Sedrocks/Sedrocks1.htmlhttp://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vwles sons/lessons/Sedrocks/Sedrocks1.html Work your way through the lesson. If you get stuck and need assistance please ask. Complete the worksheet titled “SM2”

6. Sedimentary Rocks Activity As a class we will be completing an activity from the following website: http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/ snacks.html?tqskip1=1 You are welcome to go to the site and preview our activity. I hope you are hungry for some delicious rocks!

7. Igneous Rocks Navigate your way to the following website: http://www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/create/index.html Click on igneous rocks at the bottom of the page. Watch the show on how Igneous Rocks are formed. Complete the worksheet titled: “IR1” At the bottom of the page there are links to examples of Igneous Rocks. Choose at least two to explore. Complete the “Exploration” section at the bottom of your worksheet. Compare and discuss your exploration with your partner.

8. Igneous Rock Activity As a class we will be completing the LAVA TOFFEE Activity at the following website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/rock s/chocolate.shtml Feel free to get a sneak peek! Warm up your tummies for some Lava Toffee!

9. Metamorphic Rocks Make your way to the following website: http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/lessons/M etrocks/Metrocks1.htmlhttp://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/lessons/M etrocks/Metrocks1.html You might find this lesson to be more challenging than the previous lessons. I am here to help you if you get stuck. All you have to do is ask. Complete worksheet titled “MR1”.

10. Metamorphic Rock Activity We will be completing an activity from the following website: http://www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/act/ payton4.htmhttp://www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/act/ payton4.htm Go ahead and preview our next culinary experience. We are going to fill your tummies yet again. Get ready for some Metamorphic Magic!

11. You have done an excellent job this week! We are going to learn a song to the tune of Row Row Row Your Boat to help you prepare for your quiz. You can get a head start at: http://www.chariho.k12.ri.us/curricul um/MISmart/ocean/rocksong.htm