https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234 How to identify rocks and minerals en-us 2020-08-27 14:41:50 UTC 2025-11-16 17:09:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Ring.png archamb https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599894 Click on the link below to watch the "Introduction to Rock Types" video. Your objective is to compare and contrast the three types of rocks: igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. You will learn about identifying features and examples of each rock type.]]> 2020-08-27 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599894 archamb https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599897 Record the answers to the following questions in your notebook as you watch the "Introduction to Rock Types" video.

Igneous Rocks:
1. Summarize the igneous rocks slide in one sentence
2. Compare and contrast granite and basalt. Think about crystal size, environment of formation, color, etc.

Sedimentary Rocks:
1. Summarize the sedimentary rocks slide in one sentence
2. Compare and contrast conglomerate, sandstone, and limestone. Think about what they are made of (composition) and what each looks like

Metamorphic Rocks:
1. Summarize the metamorphic rock slide in one sentence
2. Compare and contrast gneiss and marble. Think about their appearance!
3. What is the parent rock of granitic gneiss? What is the parent rock of marble?]]> 2020-08-27 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599897 archamb https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599898 Test your Knowledge of rocks and minerals with this Quizlet! Review the flashcards 2x, then quiz yourself with the "Match" game!]]> 2020-08-27 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599898 archamb https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599900 Click on the link below to access the E-book. Login using the following information:
username: syrsls
password: syrsls

You will answer questions about the text in your notebook as you read.

]]> 2020-08-27 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599900 archamb https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599902 Write the answers to the following questions in complete sentences in your notebook

What are minerals?
1. What are minerals made of?
2. What do minerals make up?

Properties of Minerals
1. What is luster?
2. What is streak?
3. What is Moh's scale used for?

Silicates
1. What is the largest group of minerals?
2. What elements make up silicates?

Minerals and the Formation of Rocks
1. Where can we find minerals in our everyday life?
2. What is the difference between rocks and minerals?]]> 2020-08-27 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599902 archamb https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599903 Copy the word and entire definition from each slide into your notebook.]]> 2020-08-27 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599903 archamb https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599904 2020-08-27 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599904 archamb https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599905 2020-08-27 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599905 archamb https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599907 2020-08-27 14:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/archamb/fahvyyy03g9xwy2f1637167234/wish/702599907