Introduction to Rocks Types of Rocks & the Rock Cycle
Jan 02, 2016
Aim & Learning TargetAim:
How do we compare and contrast between different types of rocks based on their properties and the way in which they are formed?
Learning Target: I CAN compare and contrast how rocks are formed
and on what basis they are classified
Do Now1. What are the coordinates for
Watertown, New York?
2. What city is closest to 43 °N latitude and 76° W longitude
Do Now Check: Read the following statement:
Rocks are made from other rocks, but they are NEVER made from minerals. Thumbs up you agreeThumbs down you disagree
Rock ExplorationWith your group of partner, brainstorm
how each one of the rocks were made. Be specific! Hint – if you’re stuck, use your ESRT
In your group, you’ll get six post-its
As a group, come up with a consensus and come up to place your answers on a post-its, come place it up at the front of the room under the picture.
Three Types of Rocks
Rock Name What its made up of?
How it’s made?
Sedimentary
Sediments (ex: pebbles, sand, silt, clay)
Compacted & Cemented
Metamorphic
Sedimentary or Igneous rocks
Heat & Pressure
Igneous magma/lava Solidification
The Rock Cyclemodel that represents how the
three types of rock (sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous) form and change
Where can we find the rock cycle in our ESRT?
Page 6
The stuff in the rectangles are therocks
The stuff in the circles are thebuilding blocks
Add to ESRT?????Melting = goes from SOLID to LIQUID
Solidification = to become a solid (liquid to solid)
Weathering = breaks down because of water and wind
Metamorphism= heat and pressure