Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Earth Science Unit 3 Day 2

Learning Objective: Students will learn about the process and cycle of rock formation by doing a lab and will analyze and interpret data and use models to produce evidence in writing using technical and academic words (metamorphic, igneous, sedimentary, foliated, composition, texture, pressure, temperature).

Questions:

  1. How are metamorphic rocks formed? List at least 3 ways. (book)
  2. What are some characteristics of metamorphic rocks? (book or brain)
  3. Which is a metamorphic process?

Answer Choices for number 3:
  • A. Erosion
  • B. Directed pressure
  • C. Melting
  • D. Lithification

Exit Ticket for Day 2: