ROCKS
8th grade Web quest
BY: Austin
Rocks introduction
Rocks are the solid mineral
material forming part of the
surface of the earth. In this web
quest you will learn about the rock
cycle and the three different types
of rocks.
Rock cycle
Go to this website study the diagram then play the game by clicking
the red words complete the cycle
Once finished answer questions one through four on this website.
If you don’t
score at
least 2 out
of 4 try
again
Sedimentary rocks
Go to this website and play “name that rock” play until you get them all right
you may use other websites if needed.
Metamorphic
Metamorphic rocks form deep within the Earth when heat and
pressure are applied to either igneous rocks or sedimentary rocks.
This heat and pressure in essence cooks the rocks, changing their
structure substantially.
Go here and learn about the three types of rocks then play the rock collection game.
Here list the six rocks you picked up and their rock types. I gave you the staring letters of
the rock name.
1. B
2. M
3. O
4. G
5. C
6. l
Igneous
All rocks on Earth were initially igneous in nature. Igneous rocks form as liquid magma
cools, forming crystal structured rocks. There are many different types of igneous rocks.
Complete the crossword puzzle here
(you may use other websites).
YOU HAVE FINISHED THE WEBQUEST
congratulations
Find the word
congratulations and circle it
(somewhere other than in
this sentence) and you will
be finished. Then you will
have finished