Post on 23-Dec-2015
Rocks andRocks and MineralsMinerals
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DAZZLING!DAZZLING!
What will we learn?What will we learn?
• What are rocks and minerals?• What are the three basic rock
types?• How are rocks formed?• How can the internet help us
discover more about rocks and minerals?
• How can we take a virtual mine tour using our Smart Board technology?
• What books can we read to find out more about rocks and minerals?
What are Rocks?What are Rocks?
?
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Fun toclimb on
Hard!
Used tobuildthings
Many colorsand
shapes
ROCKS
Types of RockTypes of Rock
• Igneous• Sedimentary• Metamorphic
Igneous RockIgneous Rock
• Igneous rock get its name from the Latin word for fire, “igneus.” These rocks are born of fire!
Metamorphic RockMetamorphic Rock
• Metamorphic rock is rock that has changed form from heat and pressure.
• Metamorphic comes from the Greek words meta (change) and morph (form).
Sedimentary RockSedimentary Rock
• Sedimentary rock is formed by deposits made by wind, water, ice or gravity.
Rock FormationRock FormationCheck this link to see how rocks are Check this link to see how rocks are
formed.formed.• http://• www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/create/index.ht
ml Igneous Metamorphic Sedimentary
What are What are MineralsMinerals??
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?Forms from non-
living matter
What rocks aremade of
A natural substance
MINERALS
TYPES OF MINERALSTYPES OF MINERALS
• Igneous Minerals• Metamorphic Minerals• Sedimentary Minerals
EXAMPLES OF
IGNEOUS MINERALS
EXAMPLES OF
METAMORPHIC MINERALS
EXAMPLES OF
SEDIMENTARY MINERALS
Mine Games!Mine Games!Take the Challenge!Take the Challenge!
http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/minerals/games/index.html
Take the Mineral Virtual Tour!Take the Mineral Virtual Tour!
• http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/scho-ecol/tour/home_e.htm
Rock and Roll With Books!Rock and Roll With Books!Locate and read these books in our classroom!Locate and read these books in our classroom!
Keep Rockin’…More Books!Keep Rockin’…More Books!
• Read these books in our room for more information on rocks and minerals!