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Science - Rocks

Science
Yes

Description
Students are given the following URL: http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/lessons/Rocks/Rocks1.html
and answer a series of question provided.

MultiClassPlan
Yes

Tech Skills
Multi-tasking, copy and paste URL into browser

Software
web browser, microsoft works word processor

SpecificGrade
Yes

T1
Grade 5

SubmittedBy
Andrea Hamilton

Collaborators
Bob Kirkpatrick

E-mail: ahamilton@wsd1.org

Details:

Rocks

You will find the answers to the following questions at the website below:
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vwlessons/lessons/Rocks/Rocks1.html
Copy and paste the above address into the browser.
Read through the document before answering questions.
Insert your answer below each question.

Answer each question in full sentences. You must use your own words, and not copy and paste text from the website.

1. About how long ago was the earth formed? What was it made of at that time?

2. Describe what happened to the materials as the earth cooled.

3. Which rocks form the continents? Why?

4. What type of rock is found underneath the continents and the bottoms of the oceans? How far down does this layer extend?

5. How thick is the mantle?

6. Rocks are formed of two or more different minerals. List three different ways that rocks are formed.
a)
b)
c)

7. What four minerals make up granite? In which area of North America are you likely to see large areas of bare granite?

8. What is granite used for? Why is it such a good material for these uses?

9. What substance covers most of the earth’s rocks? What is it made of?

10. Describe how each type of rock is formed:
a) igneous
b) metamorphic
c)sedimentary

11.The earth’s rocks are constantly changing. Describe the rock cycle, beginning with magma.(after you print this document, you can draw a diagram of the rock cycle)

To download the file for this lesson, click on this link Rocks.wps.