The Rock Cycle

Today we started our study of the Rock Cycle & Chapter 5 & 7.  We watched a couple of video clips to warm up and remind ourselves why rocks are so awesome, and then went into the specifics of the rock cycle and different types.

Here is the first video clip - pay attention to how many of the beautiful locations are connected to rock formations (hint: like all of them!)

10 Most Beautiful Places in the World

Want to know more about the Rock Cycle?  Simple explanation 

Powerpoint on the rock cycle with different images and rock type practice.

Handout from today including the Cheat Sheet outline on the Rock Cycle

ROCK CYCLE CHEAT SHEET

These words and concepts must be in your Cheat Sheet - note - any language is fine but key words must be in English to help with recognition. 

Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic (Characteristics + How they are made)
Intrusive/Extrusive Igneous
Three examples of rocks for each category
Crystallization
Cooling
Compaction
Cementation
Foliation
Fossils
Fossil Fuels
magma
lava
weathering
erosion
deposition


OTHER INTERESTING RESOURCES

Video: What is an Igneous Rock? 
Video: What is a Sedimentary Rock? 
Video: What is an Igneous Rock? 

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