Rocks and Minerals Internet Hunt “The fascination of any search after truth lies not in the attainment, which at best is found to be very relative, but in the pursuit, where all the powers of the mind and character are brought into play and are absorbed in the task. One feels oneself in contact with something that is infinite and one finds a joy that is beyond expression in ‘sounding the abyss of science’ and the secrets of the infinite mind.” Florence Bascom, American Geologist Directions: Use the links
provided to find the answers to the questions. 1. List the three rock groups.
2. Describe the rock cycle. Watch the Rock Cycle movie.
3. Write 3 minerals found in a house. Name the specific product where it is used.
4. What is the difference between a mineral and a rock? pdf resource
5. The gem Corundum is called a sapphire unless it is
colored red.
6. How old is the Hope Diamond?
7. Asbestos is a mineral that people used to protect themselves
from fire. Later scientists discovered it was dangerous. (Use FactMonster.com.'s search
to find the answer. Enter asbestos in the search box.
8. F. Mohs developed a scale to measure hardness of gemstones. What is the scale called?
Explore the scale here.
9. What mineral has the least hardness according to the
scale?
10. How are sedimentary rocks formed?
Name two sedimentary rocks.
11. How are igneous rocks formed?
What does the word ignite mean? Look it up in a dictionary.
12. Ever hear the phrase "it sank like a stone"? What rock can actually float?
Check out the first two paragraphs and the pictures which explain density. Respond - Why would one rock sink while another rock floats?
13. Name the tests that scientists use to identify
minerals.
14. What is an unusual property of the mineral ulexite?
15. What causes sedimentary and igneous rocks to change?
Challenge questions: 16. Nicholaus Steno set down two geologic principles. What are they? 1.
2.
Your class is taking a quiz about rocks and minerals. You are feeling really good because you knew so many answers. You are glad you studied last night. You take your finished paper to your teacher's desk to turn it in. You are not the first done, but that is not important. As you place your paper on the pile of tests, it occurs to you that this is just like a geologic principle that Steno found. Explain.
17. On several of the sites you visited in the hunt, they gave the name for molten rock. What is it?
18. Do this Math Mastery - Scratching The Surface problem
19. What role does the mineral fluoride play in your health?
20. Accept the challenge: Every day you eat minerals. Your
folks don't plop a bowl of minerals down for breakfast.
21. Check out Rock varnish - Have you observed this phenomena?
* Do this web activity Rock Cycle interactive and engaging. Test your skills. Score- * Complete a Frayer chart for: sedimentary, igneous or metamorphic rocks. doc format, pdf format. * Food for thought. Suppose I told you about a teacher
at school. (You will have her for Earth Science next year.)
* Sometimes we techies talk about morphing. We morph
pictures, for example.
Name an animal that "morphs" __________________________________ * Your teacher says you will be taking a field trip to make some geologic observations.
Identify a place near your home or school, where you could find some interesting geologic phenomena or rocks/minerals. What tools/equipment should you take along? Be thorough. * Science Observation Skills Builders: Rock | Pool | Water | Trees on mountain * Gold is a Native Element. Name all three minerals in the Gold group. List two traits of these minerals
* Dig into: USGS - Do We Take Minerals for Granted? Write a paragraph about conserving minerals.
"In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Done already? Good for you!
2000 Cindy O'Hora, This activity may be used in a nonprofit setting. Updated 1/2013, created 4/2000 Save a tree - use a Digital Answer Sheet: Highlight the text of the questions on this web page, copy them - Edit .. Copy. Open a text document or word processing document. Paste the questions into the blank document. Answer the questions in the word processing document in a contrasting color ( not yellow) or font (avoid fancy fonts like: , Symbol, or . Save frequently as you work. I do not like losing my work. You will not like it either. Put your name and the date in a header. Bad things happen. Retain a copy of your work on your computer. Submit your assignment via a class electronic drop box or email attachment. Proof your responses. It is funny how speling errors and typeos sneak in to the bets work. Make Your Own Printed answer sheet Tech Tip: Working in a group or in two different places like the library & home? You do not have to be physically together to work together. National Educational Technology Standards for Students
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