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Do you DIG rocks?  Well, then, you're going to "DIG" this project! 

As a "Rock Hound", you will be studying various types of rocks, minerals, and fossils, and sharing your expertise with your classmates.  So, get out your gear, and let's ROCK!!!


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Rock and Mineral Google Slide presentation - Peer Teaching Task

For this task, you are going work with your group to create a Google Slide presentation about one of the following: Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks, or Minerals.

1. Your Google Slide presentation must include the requested information on your group card.
2. Your Google Slide presentation should be a minimum of 15 slides. (Yes, it can be longer!)
3. Choose an appropriate background design before you begin!
4. Also, decide on your font style so you can get to work!
5. You may add animations and transitions.
6. Make sure you have graphics included in your presentation.
7. Slide #1 will be a title slide.  This slide must include the names (first and last) of all group members.
8. Check the rubric for specifics.  Look at the "4" column to see what is required to get 100% on this project!
Google presentation rubric
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Group 1 - Igneous Rocks
File Size: 570 kb
File Type: pdf
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Group 2 - Sedimentary Rocks
File Size: 575 kb
File Type: pdf
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Group 3 - Metamorphic Rocks
File Size: 578 kb
File Type: pdf
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Group 4 - Minerals
File Size: 573 kb
File Type: pdf
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Web Resources

Utilize the links provided below to dig up your facts and photos!
Rocks and the Rock Cycle
Rocks
Minerals
Mineral Gallery - pictures
Rocks and Minerals
Geology, Gems, and Minerals
Minerology4Kids
Minerals

Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks - volcanic extrusive rock pictures
Igneous Rock Facts
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rock Facts
Metamorphic Rock Facts
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
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United States Geological Features Task

For this task, you will dig up information about some of the numerous geological features found throughout our country.  You will use what you've already learned along with Edmodo, an interactive map of the United States, and a blank map of the United States to record your findings.
United States Map
File Size: 134 kb
File Type: pdf
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  • Important Info!
  • Grade 4
    • Assignments
    • Birds of Prey >
      • Virtual Pellet Dissection and other Great Resources!
    • Idioms and Sayings
    • Microscopic Organisms >
      • All About Microorganisms
      • Microscopic Organism Guide >
        • Actinosphaerium
        • Amoeba proteus
        • Euglena
        • Paramecium
        • Philodina - Rotifers
        • Spirostomum
        • Stentor
        • Volvox
        • Vorticella
        • Microscope Lab Samples
        • Microscope Lab Videos
    • Newton's Laws >
      • Miss Hunt & Mrs. Pettit's K'NEX Challenge
    • WordMaster Challenge
  • Grade 5
    • Assignments
    • Civil War America
    • Idioms and Sayings
    • Mousetrap Racers
    • Origami >
      • Modular Origami
      • Math, Science, and Origami
    • Spelling Bee
    • WordMaster Challenge
  • Check These Out!
    • All Things Birds!
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    • Helpful and Cool Links
    • South Jersey Gifted and Talented Consortium
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