Instruction
There are three types of rock:
  • Sedimentary
  • Metamorphic
  • Igneous

The picture (left) illustrates the three types of rocks and how they change from one to another.

To make things more understandable, the teacher will guide you through an interesting model/ illustration to help you understand the rock cycle (because just looking at the pictures just isn't fun!).  The video (left) shows what we will do.
Got it now?  Here are two more videos (below) to help you remember it all.  Which do you prefer?  Let's all sing along now...
Learning Intentions
  1. [Science] Basic science concepts
  2. [Science] Critical thinking and communication
Success Criteria
  • Participate in continuing class discussions about rocks.
  • Listen to information about the rock cycle.
  • Try to figure out which of your specimens belongs in each rock type category.
FINALLY
1.  We really should take a look at those words:
  • Sedimentary
  • Metamorphic
  • Igneous
There are some distinct clues within these words that help us discern which is which.  Can you identify the important origins of these words?

Do you understand, now, why the rock types are named sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous?

2.  Let's make crystals!  Your amazing teacher and head geologist at the Hoggatteer Experience will guide you through the process of growing two types of crystals.

3.  Is it possible to look at your rock specimens and know which types of rocks you have?  Try it and see how you do.  Make your educated guesses in the form below.

    Before You Advance
    Always refer to the Learning Intentions and
    Success Criteria for help along the way!