What we’re going to talk about…:
What we’re going to talk about… The layers of the Earth What types of rocks there are The properties of rocks How rocks are made
The Layers of the Earth:
The Layers of the Earth Let’s look at the layers of the earth: http://scign.jpl.nasa.gov/learn/plate1.htm Can you tell us the layers of the earth? _______________________ 2. _______________________ 3. _______________________ 4. _______________________
There are Many Types of Rocks:
There are Many Types of Rocks There are _____ types of rocks. _______________________ _______________________ _______________________
Igneous Rocks:
Igneous Rocks Igneous rocks are made from _________, which is hot, melted rock below the earth’s surface. It is also called _________ rock. Igneous rocks form _________ when the magma cools. Some igneous rocks are _________ and have sharp angles. Some igneous rocks are _____________ and almost look like glass.
Sedimentary Rocks:
Sedimentary Rocks Sedimentary rocks are made when _________ and _________ break up igneous rocks. These pieces are ________ and _________ together until they become hard rock.
Metamorphic Rocks:
Metamorphic Rocks __________ and __________ inside the earth melts sedimentary and igneous rocks into a new rock called metamorphic rocks. This heat and pressure ____________ these rocks into different rocks.
Properties of Rocks:
Properties of Rocks Hardness – Weight – Color – Smoothness -
Rock Cycle:
Rock Cycle
The Rock Cycle…Animated!:
The Rock Cycle…Animated! http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0602/es0602page02.cfm