Wednesday, December 12, 2007

"Introduction to Rocks and Geology"

Bellwork:
1) When organisms with better adaptations survive and reproduce, it’s called _____________ _____________.
2) Evolution is caused by selective pressure, isolation, and ____________.
3) Limestone, sandstone, and shale are _________________ rocks.

- DEFINE "geology": the study of the solid matter that makes up the Earth
- 3 types of sedimentary rocks: limestone, sandstone, shale
- Observe sedimentary rocks: color, texture, hardness, etc.
- Demonstrate: What happens when you put acid on rocks???
- Discuss: sorting the rocks into categories
- Exit Slip:
A) The 3 types of sedimentary rocks are...
–1)
–2)
–3)
B) Acid makes ____________ fizz because it has __________ in it.

Note: Check out this "Rockhound" website for more information!