You are going to design a poster depicting your own version of the rock cycle. Using
diagrams, pictures and words, show the processes that the rock cycle moves through when
developing the three types of rocks. The final poster will be due on Wednesday April 6th,
2022.
Day 1 Thursday
 Begin researching the three rock types (use the information sheet on the back of
this page)
 Begin to brainstorm and plan the design of your poster (a small rough draft will be
required before beginning the final poster)
Days April 4th-6th (at home)
 Work on rock cycle poster.
Day April 6th,
 Complete rock cycle must be submitted.
Requirements of Rock Cycle Poster
The following topics should be included and explained in your rock cycle poster
 Erosion and weathering
 Show how the rock cycle is a
 Sedimentary Rock (with examples)
continuous process that does not go
 Igneous Rock (with examples)
in only one direction!
 Metamorphic Rock (with examples)
Grading
The rock cycle posters will be graded based on the following criteria
 Correct usage of terms described above
 Shows a clear understanding of the processes involved
 Colorful and Clearly explains the information
 Neatness
 Creativity
 Easy to read
 Displays great effort and professional quality
 Proper use of class time
1. What is rock? _________________________________________________
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2. What are the three types of rocks?
1.
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2. __________________
3. _________________
3. What is the Rock Cycle?
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4. How is sedimentary rock formed?
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5. Define weathering: ______________________________________________
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6. Define erosion: _________________________________________________
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7. Define deposition: ______________________________________________
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8. Name three examples of sedimentary rocks.
1.
__________________
2. __________________
9. How is igneous rock formed?
3. _________________
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10. Name three examples of igneous rocks.
1.
__________________
2. __________________
3. _________________
11. How is metamorphic rock formed?
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12. Name three examples of metamorphic rocks.
1.
__________________
2. __________________
3. _________________
Write Yes or No for the following
____ Metamorphic rock can be formed from other metamorphic, igneous, or
sedimentary rock
____ Igneous rock can be formed from other igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary
rock.
____ Sedimentary rock can be formed from other sedimentary, igneous, or
metamorphic rock.