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Rocks, Minerals and Erosion
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- recognize that there are
three classes of rocks - classify rocks and minerals according to chosen criteria - identify the many uses of rocks and minerals in manufacturing and in arts and crafts |
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Rocks, Minerals and Erosion
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- recognize that there are
three classes of rocks - classify rocks and minerals according to chosen criteria - identify the many uses of rocks and minerals in manufacturing and in arts and crafts |
A Link to Learning web-based student learning activity www.linktolearning.com
You will be using the Rock Hounds web site for this
activity.
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow1/oct98/index2.html
1. Click on the Rock Creations link.
2. Use the links at the bottom of the page to learn about the 3 classes of rocks.
3. Complete the following chart.
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Rock Type |
Starting Material | Creation Process | Example |
| . . |
. | . | . |
| . . |
. | . | . |
| . . |
. | . | . |
4. Return to the Rock Hound home page and click on the Discover Earth’s Treasures link.
5. Using the links on that page, complete the following chart.
| Rock Name | Rock Type (Class) |
Colour | Texture | Interesting Fact | Use |
pumice
|
. | . | . | . | . |
limestone
|
. | . | . | . | . |
granite
|
. | . | . | . | . |
shale
|
. | . | . | . | . |
gypsum
|
. | . | . | . | . |
gneiss
|
. | . | . | . | . |
schist
|
. | . | . | . | . |
6. Click on the Rock Hound Quiz link at the bottom of the page.
7. There are 16 questions. How many did you get correct the first time? __________