Es1 L.5 Power Point

Unit 4: Earth Science Lesson 5: Types of Rocks

Warm – Up:

Name 2 mineral properties.

Today’s Objective: Students will be able to… Distinguish between the three rock types.

Notebook: Page 12 Rock Type Notes There are three types of rocks: 

Sedimentary = formed from compacted and cemented pieces of sediment.

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Igneous = formed from cooled and hardened magma.

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Metamorphic = formed deep within the earth from extreme heat and pressure.

Notebook: Page 12 Rock Type Notes Rock Properties Rock Type

Properties

Sedimentary

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Igneous

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Fossils  Pebbles or sand embedded in the rock 

Metamorphic

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Glassy surface Gas bubbles Ribbon-like layers Crystals

Sedimentary Rocks Sandstone Pieces of sand

Fossils embedded in the rock

Limestone

Conglomerate Pieces of rock

Igneous Rocks •Obsidian glassy surface

•Pumice Gas bubbles

Metamorphic Rocks Gneiss Ribbon- like layers

Marble

crystals

Today’s Activity:

Rock Foldable