Introduction
Welcome!
Have you noticed that not all rocks look the same? Have you ever thought about what makes them look differently? Did you know that there are different types of rocks?
In this webquest, we will examine this question by using multiple resources to read about the three classifications of rocks, how to identify each, how they are formed, and interesting facts that you read to become experts on this topic.
Task
Our task today will be to learn about the three types of rocks.
Some questions to think about are:
- What are the three types of rocks?
- How can you identify the three types of rocks?
- How are each rocks formed?
- Find a fun fact about each type of rock?
After you complete the webquest, you will create a drawing, poem, or comic strip about the three types of rocks including the names, an identifying feature, and a fun fact.
Process
Step 1: Visit the two websites listed and read the information listed about the three types of rocks. Look for information about the names, how to idenify the three, how they are formed, and a cool or interesting fact that you learned.
- http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0602/es0602page01.cfm
- http://kidsloverocks.com/html/types_of_rocks.html
Step 2: While reading, try to answer the following questions. Be sure to use both websites listed above when finding your answers.
- What are the three types of rocks?
- How can you identify the three types of rocks?
- How are each rocks formed?
- Find a fun fact about each type of rock?
Step 3: Create a drawing, poem, or a comic strip about what you learned from your research. Be sure to include the names of all three rocks, an identifying feature, how the rocks are formed, and a cool fact.
Evaluation
| 3 Points | 2 Points | 1 Point | 0 Points | |
| Names of Rocks | Identify the names of the three types of rocks. | Identify the names of the rocks, but missing one. | There is only one name of the rocks listed. | There are no names of the rocks listed. |
| Identifying Features | A description of how to identify each type of rock is included. | A description of how to identify two types of rocks are included. | There is a description of how to identify only one type of rock. | There is no description of how to identify any types of rocks. |
| Formation of Rocks | A decription of how and where each rock type is formed is included. | A description of how and where two rock types are formed is included. | There is a description of how and where each only one rock type is formed. | There is no description of how and where each rock type is formed. |
| Sources Used | Both sites were used equally to find information for the product. | Two sources were used to find information for product, but one site was used more than the other. | Only one source was used to find all information for the product. | There is no evidence that any sources were used for the product. |
Rubric for Creative Product
Conclusion
Watch the Video for a Wrap Up about the three types of rocks:
Now that you know about the three types of rocks, try to classify rocks that you see around your neighborhood in the categories of rocks.