Rock Cycle
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What is a Cycle?
A process or series of events that are regularly repeated |
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What is Igneous Rock?
Igneous rock is one of the three main rock types, it is formed through cooling and heating of magma and lava. 
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What is a Metamorphic rock?
A rock that was once one form of rock but has changed due to natural changes 
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What is Sedimentary rock?
Are types of rock that are formed within bodies of water. 
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Learning about Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary Rocks using Starburst Candies
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The kids learned about the three different parts of the rock cycle using starburst candies.
The idea came from http://lemonlimeadventures.com/edible-rock-cycle-for-kids/ and all of the kids interested and engaged |
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The Rock Cycle Song - https://youtu.be/G7xFfezsJ1s
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The Rock Cycle Rap Song - https://youtu.be/qIVI0E7FWtY
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How does the Rock Cycle work?
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The Rock Cycle is a group of changes, each rock can turn into the other rock. Like igneous can change into sedimentary. |
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Why are fossils so important?
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Fossils are so important because they show scientists how old something has been around, what time period it was around and much more. |
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