Rock Cycle WebquestRock Cycle Webquest

There are 4 steps in this webquest:

1. Explore and research the websites below.
2. Create your fact sheet using facts from the web sites.
3. Turn your fact sheet into a presentation
4. Present to your class!

Step 1: Explore and research

Explore the sites below.  Read about different types of rocks and how the rock cycle works.

• What is a cycle?
• Read and then click on "Rock cycle" and read about the rock cycle.
• Rock cycle overview
• There are 5 topics listed across the top of the page in the "green" bar. Be sure to click on each of the topics listed on the green bar across the top of the page.
• For each topic, be sure to explore all of the links.  For many of the topics, you will need to click "Next" at the bottom of the page.
• More about the rock cycle and types of rocks
• Read about examples of the three types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic.
• Click the "Next" arrow at the bottom of the page
• Press play on the animation. Watch and read about how the different types of rocks form.
• Click the "Next" arrow at the bottom of the page.
• Move the mouse over different arrows of the rock cycle diagram to see how the rock cycle works.
• Record your answers to the 4 questions on page 3 in your notes.
• How are igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks formed
• Click on each type of rock and watch how it is formed. 
• Look at the different examples of the three types of rocks.
• Rock Types
• Click on each of the three different kinds of rocks to view pictures of each type.
• Click on "Rock Database" to view and compare different kinds of rocks.

Step 2: Create a fact sheet

Now you need to gather facts about the rock cycle.

You should find at least 3 facts about each of the topics below.  Your facts should summarize the topic. Use the web sites above to gather your facts.

Topics

1. What is a cycle?
2. What is an igneous rock?
3. What is a metamorphic rock?
4. What is a sedimentary rock?
5. What is the rock cycle?
6. How does the rock cycle work?

You may do either of the following:

1. Record your facts using Google Docs and share your document with Mrs. LeGassick. 
OR
2. Take notes on a piece of notebook paper and hand it in.

Guidelines for writing your facts

• Remember to make sure your facts capture the BIG IDEAS about each topic!
• Your facts must be in your own words. 
• You must be able to explain what you have written.
• Mr. Ward must check your work before moving to Step 3. 

Step 3: Create a presentation about the rock cycle! DUE FRIDAY 31st

This is the creative part!  You may choose to create your presentation any way you like.  For example, you can choose to create a poster board or a report or a slide presentation using Google Docs, to name just a few ideas.  Be creative!  Just make sure that your presentation captures the facts your learned about during your research.

If you would like to use Google Docs to create your presentation, here are some recommended steps...

1. Login to Google Docs and begin your presentation.
2. Create a new presentation.
3. Choose a background for your presentation
4. Use your fact sheet to create bullets for your presentation
5. Add pictures.  Use the websites in Step 1 to copy and paste pictures to your presentation.
6. Read your presentation out loud to yourself and revise/edit it.
7. Ask your teacher to review it.

Step 4: Practice you presentation and then present! PRESENTATIONS WILL BE PERFORMED IN CLASS THE FIRST WEEK OF JUNE

Good luck!