INTRODUCTION

   Rocks, Rocks, Rocks is a web quest which is designed for first grade children.  This web quest introduces  children to the world of rocks, while exploring the internet.
    Be a Riverdale Rockhound.  Learn about rocks.  Gather some interesting rocks. Make a rock collection!

TASK

    You and your Rockhound Partner will :

• learn that much of our earth is made of rock
• learn how rocks are formed
• look at sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks.

      Our earth is mostly made of rock.  Some of the rocks are big, like mountains, and some of the rocks are small, like sand.  Some of the rocks are solid and some of the rocks are liquid.
 

     Rockhounds need to know 3 types of rocks.

1.  Sedimentary Rocks are formed on the earth's surface.  Wind and weather wear away rocks.  Sedimentary rocks are made from broken rocks and minerals.  They can, also, be made from hardened plants and animals.

    Click on the  to see a picture of how sedimentary rocks are formed.
 
 

    Click on the     to learn more about sedimentary rocks and see some pictures of  sedimentary rocks.
 
 
 

2.  Igneous Rocks are formed from the cooling of magma which comes from volcanos.  Some magma cools below the surface of the earth to form hard rocks like granite.  Some magna cools above the earth to form light rocks like basalt.

    Click on the  to see a picture of how igneous rocks are formed.
 

    Click on the        to learn more about igneous rocks and to see some pictures of igneous rocks.
 
 
 

3.  Metamorphic Rocks are rocks which have been changed by temperature and/or pressure.  Metamorphic rocks are "morphed" or changed below the earth's surface.  Sedimentary and igneous rocks can become metamorphic rocks.

    Click on the  to see a picture of how metamorphic rocks are formed.
 
 

    Click on the    to learn more about metamorphic rocks and see some pictures of metamorphic rocks.
 

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EVALUATION

   Now you and your Rockhound partner are almost ready to make your rock collections. Before you begin, check out these examples of how other people have done their rock collections.

    These are the materials which you need :  empty egg carton
                                                                  a clean cloth

1.    Be on the look out for some interesting rocks.  Look for rocks with
        different colors, shapes and sizes.
2.    Pick up the rocks.  How do they feel?
3.    Sort your rocks by color, shape and feel.
4.    Get an empty egg carton.
5.    Place rocks in the egg carton. Remember when you put the the rocks in
            the egg carton keep the same color, shape and feel together.
6.    Bring your rock collection to class.  Share your rocks with the class. Tell
        how you sorted your rocks.
7.    Print out the evaluation and then fill in your answers. Remember
        to give the evaluation to your teacher.
 

Evaluation- Fill out and return to your teacher.

My Name

My Partner's Name

I found picture's of sedimentary rocks.	YES	NO
I found picture's of igneous rocks.	YES	NO
I found picture's of metamorphic rocks.	YES	NO
I found out how rocks are formed.	YES	NO
I made a rock collection.	YES	NO
I like learning with Rocks, Rocks, Rocks.	YES	NO
My partner and I worked well together.	YES	NO

RESOURSES

If you would like some more information on rocks and rock collecting, you can visit these sites.

Here are some books which Rockhounds will enjoy reading.

CONCLUSION

    Being a rockhound can be fun.  By completing Rocks, Rocks, Rocks, you have learned a bit more about rocks.  You have, also, seen some of the wonderful information which can be found on the internet.
       Continue to find more interesting rocks.  Make another rock collection. Rock on!