Rock Through The Rock Cycle !!!

Welcome: Rock Through The Rock Cycle !!!
Description: Students will work in groups to create a game on the rock cycle. In order to complete this task, they will learn about the three main types of rocks and the different phases rocks go through during their life. Students will gain a more in depth knowledge about igneous rocks and learn how to identify these rocks by studying how different igneous rocks are formed, and the different minerals that they contain. Once complete, the students will have a working knowledge on both the rock cycle and igneous rocks.
Grade Level: 6-8
Curriculum: Science
Keywords: Rock Cycle, Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous, Minerals, Rocks, Geology, Earth Science, Magma, Sediment, Lava, Volcano
Author(s): Mara Gregor