ROCKS

8th grade Web quest BY: Austin

Rocks introduction

Rocks are the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth. In this web quest you will learn about the rock cycle and the three different types of rocks.

Go to this study the diagram then play the game by clicking the red words complete the cycle

Rock cyclewebsite

Once finished answer questions one through four on this website.

If you don’t score at least 2 out of 4 try again

Sedimentary rocks

Go to this website and play “name that rock” play until you get them all right you may use other websites if needed.

Over the course of millions of years, the igneous rocks are weathered down by forces of wind and water. Fine particles of dirt begin to cover the landscape. Often, these small rock particles end up being suspended in water, and find their way to the bottom of lakes, streams, and the ocean.

MetamorphicMetamorphic rocks form deep within the Earth when heat and pressure are applied to either igneous rocks or sedimentary rocks. This heat and pressure in essence cooks the rocks, changing their structure substantially.

Go here and learn about the three types of rocks then play the rock collection game.

Here list the six rocks you picked up and their rock types. I gave you the staring letters of the rock name.1. B2. M3. O4. G5. C6. l

IgneousAll rocks on Earth were initially igneous in nature. Igneous rocks form as liquid magma cools, forming crystal structured rocks. There are many different types of igneous rocks.

Complete the crossword puzzle here (you may use other websites).

YOU HAVE FINISHED THE WEBQUEST

congratulations

Find the word congratulations and circle it (somewhere other than in this sentence) and you will be finished. Then you will have finished