The Three Rock Types:
Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous, Sedimentary & Metamorphic Rocks
Upper image - "Lower Antelope Canyon was carved out of the surrounding sandstone by both mechanical weathering and chemical weathering. Wind, sand, and water from flash flooding are the primary weathering agents. Inside Lower Antelope Canyon, looking out with the sky near the top of the frame. Characteristic layering in the sandstone is visible." Image by Moondigger
Web Resources
Igneous Rocks
Igneous rock examples
GeoWiki - Orbicular Rocks (Click to translate at the top from French to English, if necessary)
Sedimentary Rocks
Geology.com - Sedimentary Rocks
Science Kids - Sedimentary Rock Facts
Mineralogy for kids.org - Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Science Kids - Metamorphic Rock Types
All Three Rock Types
Geology.com - Images of all 3 rock types
Exploring Earth - 3 Rock Types
Rock Key - 3 Rock Types at top
Couldn't Ask for More (Blog) - Projects about the 3 Rock Types
Igneous Rocks
Igneous rock examples
GeoWiki - Orbicular Rocks (Click to translate at the top from French to English, if necessary)
Sedimentary Rocks
Geology.com - Sedimentary Rocks
Science Kids - Sedimentary Rock Facts
Mineralogy for kids.org - Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Science Kids - Metamorphic Rock Types
All Three Rock Types
Geology.com - Images of all 3 rock types
Exploring Earth - 3 Rock Types
Rock Key - 3 Rock Types at top
Couldn't Ask for More (Blog) - Projects about the 3 Rock Types
Projects, Activities & Video Tutorials
Mrs. Mathis' Homeroom - Starburst Rock Cycle Activity
Edible Igneous Rocks
Crayon Rocks
Rocks & Minerals Scratch Test
Mrs. Mathis' Homeroom - Starburst Rock Cycle Activity
Edible Igneous Rocks
Crayon Rocks
Rocks & Minerals Scratch Test
Class #2 - Live &
HYBRID Class Videos
HYBRID Class Videos
The above videos is a brief introduction to sedimentary rocks.
You can download the flowchart he uses in the presentation at http://goo.gl/3PRQb.
You can download the flowchart he uses in the presentation at http://goo.gl/3PRQb.
Student Work
Check out the Rocks & Minerals live class students from fall Aug. - Oct 2014, Kevin and Josh A.'s project about candy bars & rock types! A VERY cool project, indeed! Directly below is Kevin's results.
Check out the Rocks & Minerals live class students from fall Aug. - Oct 2014, Kevin and Josh A.'s project about candy bars & rock types! A VERY cool project, indeed! Directly below is Kevin's results.
Below are Josh's results.