Module 1
Welcome to Rock City! I hope you are ready to find out the "dirt" on rocks and soil!
Have you ever thought about rocks? How about the dirt under your
feet when you are outside? All rocks start from deep inside Earth as lava. You
will want to read on the next pages how that changes.
The first thing we will explore in this module is something you are already familiar with- rocks. The kind you kick or throw across a pond to see it skip. Secondly, we will learn about soils. The soil in your yard may have some surprises in it; we'll find out when we sift through it in the activities.
The first thing we will explore in this module is something you are already familiar with- rocks. The kind you kick or throw across a pond to see it skip. Secondly, we will learn about soils. The soil in your yard may have some surprises in it; we'll find out when we sift through it in the activities.
Goals
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Identify a rock by its characteristics; determine whether igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary
- Identify soil types based on its properties
Outcomes
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Identify a rock by its characteristics; determine whether igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary
- Identify soil types based on its properties