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Rocks and Minerals

Rocks and Minerals. From Dull to DAZZLING!. What will we learn?. What are rocks and minerals? What are the three basic rock types? How are rocks formed? How can the internet help us discover more about rocks and minerals?

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Rocks and Minerals

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  1. Rocks andMinerals From Dull to DAZZLING!

  2. What will we learn? • What are rocks and minerals? • What are the three basic rock types? • How are rocks formed? • How can the internet help us discover more about rocks and minerals? • How can we take a virtual mine tour using our Smart Board technology? • What books can we read to find out more about rocks and minerals?

  3. What are Rocks?

  4. Types of Rock • Igneous • Sedimentary • Metamorphic

  5. Igneous Rock • Igneous rock get its name from the Latin word for fire, “igneus.” These rocks are born of fire!

  6. Metamorphic Rock • Metamorphic rock is rock that has changed form from heat and pressure. • Metamorphic comes from the Greek words meta (change) and morph (form).

  7. Sedimentary Rock • Sedimentary rock is formed by deposits made by wind, water, ice or gravity.

  8. Rock FormationCheck this link to see how rocks are formed. • http:// • www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/create/index.html Igneous Metamorphic Sedimentary

  9. What are Minerals?

  10. TYPES OF MINERALS • Igneous Minerals • Metamorphic Minerals • Sedimentary Minerals

  11. EXAMPLES OF IGNEOUS MINERALS

  12. EXAMPLES OF METAMORPHIC MINERALS

  13. EXAMPLES OF SEDIMENTARY MINERALS

  14. Mine Games!Take the Challenge! http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/minerals/games/index.html

  15. Take the Mineral Virtual Tour! • http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/scho-ecol/tour/home_e.htm

  16. Rock and Roll With Books!Locate and read these books in our classroom!

  17. Keep Rockin’…More Books! • Read these books in our room for more information on rocks and minerals!

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