The Rock Cycle: A Web Quest

Introduction

Did you know that rocks can evolve? No, not like Pokemon, but they can change over time.

The Task

1. You will learn the three main rock types. 2. You will find out where rocks come from. 3. You will discover just how a rock can evolve over time. 4. You will complete some fun rock cycle activities.

Resources

This Planet Really Rocks The Continuous Rock Cycle Rocks and the Rock Cycle Diagram The Rock Cycle - a Brainpop movie

The Task

1. Print a copy of the Rock Cycle Story. 2. Read through the resources listed above. 3. Fill in the blanks on your Rock Cycle Story sheet. 4. Check out the Rock-Forming Process animation. 5. Now you have a choice. You can either make a comic strip from your story sheet, or you can write a Cinquain about either rocks or the rock cycle.  Choose one of these blank comic strip styles for the comic.   Comic 1   Print as many pages as you need.

This page was written by Denise Vignola. 08/03 Graphics by Country Gal's Graphics and Absolute Graphics.