A WebQuest for 4th Grade (Science)
Designed by
Sid Harden
sharden@mcsdga.net
Introduction
Rocks are everywhere! Our world is covered in rock, in fact our world is one great big flying rock! But do you know much about the different kinds of rocks?
Let’s be rock hounds and see what we can find out.
The Task
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Name the 3 rock groups.
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Be able to explain the rock cycle.
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Name 2 kinds of metamorphic rock.
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Name 2 kinds of igneous rock.
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Name 2 kinds of sedimentary rock.
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Write a paragraph about 1 type of rock.
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Take the Rock Expert Quiz.
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Look at a picture of an unusual rock and share 2 facts with the class.
The Process
The 3 Rocks Group
Name the 3 rock groups:
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2.
3.
The Rock Cycle
Study the Rock Cycle at
Write a paragraph explaining the Rock Cycle.
Kinds of Rocks
Visit http://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_rocktypes.html
Name kinds of metamorphic rock2
1.
2.
Name 2 kinds of igneous rock
1.
2.
Name 2 kinds of sedimentary rock
1.
2.
Rock Facts
Fact # 1.
Fact # 2.
Rock Expert Quiz
How many did you get right?
Share about Rocks
Visit http://www.capecodrocks.com/ and click on PopRocks. Look at the pictures and choose one rock that you would like to tell the class about. Be sure to include at least 2 facts.
Which rock did you choose?
Fact # 1.
Fact # 2.
Evaluation
5 points for each rock in Rock Group. 15 points possible.
20 points for paragraph on Rock Cycle.
5 points for each rock in Kinds of Rock. 30 points possible.
20 points for Rock Facts.
15 points for Rock Sharing.
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