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Rocks and Minerals Web Quest
By: Christina Behne
Overview
Introduction
Tasks
Process
Resources
Evaluation
Conclusion
Credits
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Overview
This science related web quest will challenge students to
become rock and mineral experts.
GPS Standards:
S3E1 Students will investigate the physical attributes of rocks and soils.
a. Explain the difference between a rock and a mineral.
b. Recognize the physical attributes of rocks and minerals using observation
(shape, color, texture), measurement, and simple tests (hardness).
c. Use observation to compare the similarities and differences of texture, particle
size, and color in top soils (such as clay, loam or potting soil, and sand).
d. Determine how water and wind can change rocks and soil over time using
observation and research.
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Essential Questions
Concept: Physical attributes of rocks and minerals
How can we tell the difference between various rocks?
Why are rocks different?
Concept: Weathering
How do water and wind change rocks over time?
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Introduction
THEY NEED YOUR HELP!
A group of local geologist have stumbled upon an
old mine that has been vacant for years. They plan to
search the newly found territory, and hope to discover
new rocks and minerals that can be added to their
collection. The only problem is, that the mine is too
big for them to search alone, and they are asking for
your help. Are your prepared to go on a rock and
mineral mission that could earn you the title of
DYNAMIC DETECTIVE?
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Tasks
You will be asked to review a variety of web sites in
order to learn as much as you can about rocks and
minerals. You will be able to apply your new
knowledge when the geologists ask you to help them
identify the new rock and mineral specimens that are
found in the mine.
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Process
Each student will be given a role and will be
responsible for finding answers to the questions listed
on the dynamic detective worksheets. Once the
worksheets have been complete, you and your
partner will be asked to fill in the missing pieces of a
Venn diagram as a team.
Rock Detective
Mineral Detective
Venn Diagram
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Resources
• http://www.rocksandminerals.com/rockcycle.htm
• http://www.rocksandminerals.com/uses.htm
• http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/meta.html
• http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/igneous.html
• http://library.thinkquest.org/J002289/sed.html
• http://www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/TableofContents.html
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Evaluation
Type of Work
Group Work
Detective
Worksheet
Venn
Diagram
Novice
1
Intermediate
2
Expert
3
Had difficulty
working with
a partner.
Had some
difficulty
staying on
task
Works well
with others
Incomplete
Is missing
important
information
Answered all
of the
questions
clearly
Incomplete
Is missing
important
information
Contains
similarities
and
differences
Total Score
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Conclusion
You have earned the title of “Dynamic Detective”
and are ready to begin a rocks and mineral collection
of you own.
Here is a great place to start:
http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/minerals/collection1.html
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Credits
• http://wneo.org/WebQuests/TeacherWebQuests/rocks/ro
ck.htm
• http://www.drmlwarner.net/Webquest_training.htm
• http://www.mcsdk12.org/curr/WebQuests/Rocks/Rock%2
0resources.htm