Name: _______________________________________
Date: ___________________________
Rock Classification Group Activity
Directions:
Discuss how the rocks you were given could be sorted (classified) into smaller groups
based on different properties and characteristics (ex.: color, texture, luster, etc.) . Use
the chart below to list the properties you used to sort the rocks with a brief description
of the rocks that belong in each of your classifications.
Group #
Property
Rock(s) Description
1
2
3
4
Now that you’ve classified the rocks, use your chart to answer the following questions:
1. How many ways did your group sort the rocks? ________________
2. Could any of the rocks be put into more than one group? ________________
If yes, give an example.
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Rock Classification Concept Web: Homework
Complete the concept web listing 3 properties of each type of rock.
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rock