Part 6: Interactive Explorations

1. 
   Go to: http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/types.html
   

2. 
   Fill in this table: (9 Points)
   

3. 
   READ this chart
   

Here's a chart of some of the key characteristics that can help you identify the rocks within these three main classes.

Crystals Small, flat surfaces that are shiny or sparkly, like tiny mirrors. Fossils Imprints of leaves, shells, insects, or other items in the rock. Gas bubbles "Holes," like Swiss cheese, in the rock. Glassy surface A shiny and smooth surface, like colored glass. Ribbonlike layers Straight or wavy stripes of different colors in the rock. Sand or pebbles Individual stones, pebbles, or sand grains visible in the rock.

4. 
   START YOUR ROCK COLLECTION:
   

5. 
   Click on and read about each of the 6 rocks. WHEN YOU ARE DONE SHOW YOUR TEACHER for her initials. _____________ (Teacher Initials) (5 Points)
   

6. 
   IDENTIFY ROCK TYPES:
   

7. 
   Play until you get 10 out of 10 correct. WHEN YOU ARE DONE SHOW YOUR TEACHER for her initials. _____________ (Teacher Initials) (10 Points)
   

8. 
   HOW ROCKS CHANGE:
   

Complete the three pages of the interactive. (Click next to go to each new page.)

9. 
   Change a Rock Interactive
   

10. 
    Complete the interactive. WHEN YOU ARE DONE SHOW YOUR TEACHER for her initials. _____________ (Teacher Initials) (5 Points)
    

11. 
    THE ROCK CYCLE DIAGRAM
    

12. 
    ROCK CYCLE DIAGRAM INTERACTIVE
    

13. 
    Play until you get 10 out of 10 correct. WHEN YOU ARE DONE SHOW YOUR TEACHER for her initials. _____________ (Teacher Initials) (10 Points)
    

14. 
    TEST YOUR SKILLS
    

15. 
    Take the test. If you score below and 80% refresh the page and do it again. WHEN YOU GET TO AT LEAST 80% SHOW YOUR TEACHER for her initials. _____________ (Teacher Initials) (10 Points)