Let’s Go Rock Exploring!

There are three different types of rocks:

ê Igneous (made from cooling magma)

ê Sedimentary (made from layers of sediment)

ê Metamorphic (rocks that start out as igneous or sedimentary, but go through a change)

Internet Links for Rock Explorers

Rock Hounds – how rocks are formed

Geo Mysteries – animations how rocks are formed

Interactives – how to identify different types of rocks

4^th Grade Rocks – classifying and identifying rocks

This Planet Rocks – What is a rock?

Rock On!

The Rock Cycle Song

Rocks and Minerals…where in the U.S. are they located?

The Smithsonian Rock Collection – click on “Start”, then “Amazing Collections”, then “Rocks and Minerals”

If Rocks Could Talk – awesome link!

Paleontology & Sedimentary rocks – if you like dinosaurs, you’ll love this site!

Created by: J. Kanas 2008