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Rock Cycle
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
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

The Rock Cycle Song - ​https://youtu.be/G7xFfezsJ1s
The Rock Cycle Rap Song - ​https://youtu.be/qIVI0E7FWtY

How does the Rock Cycle work?

​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?

​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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