Rocks Intro

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Igneous Rock Vocabulary Glossary

Vocabulary Flashcards

What Are Igneous Rocks? p112-117

I can:

• summarize igneous rock formation

• describe the composition of magma

• identify the factors that affect how rocks 

    melt and crystallize

Igneous Rock Formation On Location Clip

Geology Kitchen:The Three Types of Rocks Video

What Are Igneous Rocks? Notes

Geology Kitchen: Igneous Rocks Video

 

 

 

How Are Igneous Rocks Classified? p.118-123

I can:

• classify different types and textures

• explain how cooling rate effects grain size

• describe some uses of igneous rock

Geology Kitchen: Igneous Rock Video Clip

Igneous Rock Classification Notes

 

 

Formation of Sedimentary Rocks p.134-140

I can:

• sequence the formation of sedimentary rocks

• explain the process of lithification

• describe the features of sedimentary rock

Chapter 6 Vocabulary Glossary

Formation of Sedimentary Rocks Notes

Geology Kitchen: Clastic Sedimentary Rocks Video Clip

Geology Kitchen: Weathering Video clip

Geology.com Sedimentary Rocks link

Sedimentary Rock Features Notes and handout

A Sedimentary Rock's Tale

 

Types of Sedimentary Rock p.141-144

I can:

• describe the types of clastic sedimentary rocks

• explain how chemical sedimentary rocks form

• describe biochemical sedimentary rock

Geology Kitchen: Chemical & Biological Sedimentary Rocks Video Clip

Types of Sedimentary Rocks Notes and handout

Sediment Bottle Lab Activity

 

Metamorphic Rocks p.145-151

I can:

• compare & contrast the different types & causes of metamorphism

• distinguish among metamorphic textures

• apply the rock cycle to explain how rocks are classified

Geology Kitchen: Metamorphism Video Clip

Metamorphic Rock Notes Handout

Metamorphic Rock Notes

 

Rock ID Virtual Lab Link

Rock ID Handout