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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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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Webquest - Rock Cycle
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Discover rock secrets through these activities. Create a rock collection as you learn about the three main types of rock, find out how to tell the different rock types apart, and see how rocks change from one type into another!
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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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