Glencoe Earth Science

Unit 1: Earth Materials

Rock name and sample

Project Type: Model
Research a rock sample for use in a classroom mock debate using a variety of the rock's characteristics. Characteristics can include: use in construction, weathering, leisure and entertainment value, beauty and art, currency, energy production and use, tools and weapons manufacturing, and food and drink.

Task: Debate
Your teacher will provide a rock sample for you to use. For each debate you will be divided into two groups; Advantage (pro) and Disadvantage (con).

  • Each group will be allowed five minutes to discuss the pro categories or con categories of the rock
  • Each group will be allowed three minutes to argue the opposing opinion of the rock
  • Five minutes at the end of the presentation are for questions form the class

Time:
1 week to research, 2-3 days to prepare for the debate and enough class time to present all the types of rocks

Resources:
The following web sites will help you research information on many types of rock.

Rocks for kids:
http://www.rocksforkids.com/RFK/TableofContents.html

Rock Identification Key
http://www.rockhounds.com/rockshop/rockkey/#granite

Encyclopedia
Type in the name of the rock
http://www.encyclopedia.com

The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdome
http://www.minerals.net/

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