Dr. Loopy Videos

Igneous Rocks: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=d22dbe36698b10930ff9
Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=7f4b156ed5a31f5ba796
Rocks and Minerals: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=5a0638073ef798e50b4e
Part 2 Rocks and Minerals: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=c3348ad1b35d7231ee2b

Fossils

Our last Rock Star mission is to learn about fossils. Check out these helpful sites and follow your note taking guide.

1) http://www.fossilsforkids.com/Page2.html

What is a fossil?

Where do you find fossils?

How are fossils made?

2) Take a look at these cool fossils. http://www.fossilsforkids.com/Now_and_Then.html

3) Can you match the fossils? http://www.rom.on.ca/schools/fossils/game.php

4) What kind of tools do you need to find fossils? http://www.fossilsforkids.com/tools.html

5) Dig Into Fossils on this site: http://ology.amnh.org/paleontology/index.html

Night at the Museum: Rock Collections

Museum Opens This Week!

Do you have your rock collection started? How did you decide to organize your rocks? Do you have a variety in your collection? Take a minute and comment about what you are learning while putting your rock collection together.

Soil, Can You Dig It?

Rock Stars love to dish dirt. Let's dig into some s0il and see what is going on. Dig to find the following answers:

1) What is the difference between soil and dirt? http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/soil/down_dirty.html

2) What are the layers of soil? http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/soil/down_dirty.html

3) What type of creatures can be found beneath our feet? http://www.fieldmuseum.org/undergroundadventure/virtual_tour/index.shtml#

4) What does the weather do to soil? How does soil help me keep my cool? http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/education/squirm/skQstns.html

5) How can we take care of the soil? Take the soil safari. http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/soil/soil_safari.html

6) What are 3 different types of soil we have in our area? http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/soil/name_soil.html

7) What do worms do for us? http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/worm/pg000104.html

Rock Star Collection

Do you have a rock collection? You soon will. Your last step in becoming a Rock Star is to make your very own rock collection. What is a rock collection? How do you organize one? What does it look like? See what you can find out.

1. Try this online collection first. http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/types2.html



2. Now find out the steps to making your own.http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/minerals/collection1.html

It is your turn to collect rocks, organize them, and present them to the class.

Identify Your Rocks: http://www.lethsd.ab.ca/mmh/grade3c/Gr3Web/rocks_miner/indentify_rocks/identify_rocks1.htm

Rock Key:http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/rockkey/index.html

Identifying Rocks: http://www.njminerals.org/moreid.html

Another Rock Key: http://www.exploringthepotteries.org.uk/Nof_website1/natural_history_static_exhibitions/identifying_rock_minerals_and_fossils/pages/irmf_rock_key.htm

Rock Cycle

We know about minerals and the types of rocks. How did we get rocks? What is a rock cycle? Do some more exploring now.

1. Rock Cycle Learning: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/chemistry/changestoearthandatmosphere/0rocksrev5.shtml





2. Rock Cycle Interactive: http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/diagram.html





3. Rock Cycle Review and Testing: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/science/chemistry/rock_cycle_intro.shtml
   

Your job now is to create a rock cycle diagram. Make it neat and easy to read. Include all the important steps in the cycle.

You Rock!

I wanna be a big rock star... Yes, you are on your way. Now what about rocks? How are they different from minerals? Check it out. Today we are going to dig into rocks.

1. Types of Rocks: What types of rocks are there? How do you know which kind a rock might be? Rock Stories: http://education.usgs.gov/schoolyard/DOWNLOADS/RockStories.ppt#1




2. Types of Rocks Brain Pop Video: http://www.brainpop.com/science/theearthsystem/typesofrocks/




3. How the three types are formed. http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/faqs.html
   

Next you will use this information to make an Inspiration web about the 3 types of rocks. Make sure you include how they are made, examples of each type, and a description of each kind.

Birthstone Bling!

Now that we know all about minerals... you get to be a Rock Star! Your job is to research your birthstone and create either a piece of jewelry, cell phone cover, jacket, or belt buckle etc. with your birthstone. Bring on the Bling!

1. Learn about birthstones. What is your birthstone? Use your bling guide to help you gather information. http://www.jewelrymall.com/birthstones.html List of birthstones-http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/gemstones/birthstones.html



2. Now you will design your item for yourself. What kind of bling item would you want if you were a rock star?
   
   


3. Show your design. Choose a way to show off your bling. Maybe you want to make a model of your design? Maybe you will make a fashion drawing? Maybe you will make a small poster? Think hard about the best way to give us your bling.

Mineral Test

Let's put our minerals to the test. We will be using the Scientific Method as we experiment today? What are the steps in the scientific method? Let's start there first.

• Scientific Method PowerPoint: http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/teacher_resources/Science/modelclassroomroot/Activities/7th%20grade/introductory/scientificmethod.PPT#9




• Brain Pop Video: http://www.brainpop.com/science/thenatureofscience/scientificmethod/
  

Now that we understand the Method, let's begin our testing. Use your lab sheet as your guide.

Minerals? Are they like rocks?

Day One: Minerals

Our first step in becoming a Rock Star is to learn about minerals. You will need to use your notetaking sheet and these resources:

• Science textbook pages 239-241


• Mineral PowerPoint: http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/selvidge/moser/PDFs/Microsoft%20PowerPoint%20-%20Minerals.pdf


• Sedimentary, My Dear Watson Quiz: http://www.sdnhm.org/kids/minerals/games/true-false/index.html

Now that we know about minerals, tomorrow we can test some out!

Rock On!

Let's learn about rocks and minerals. Why do we need to know about them? What can you do with rocks or minerals? Well, get ready to Rock On! You will become a Rock Star during this experience. Ever heard of Bling? What about cool rock collections? Get ready to Rock.