Wednesday 10/18 Science - Characteristics of Rocks

Purpose:  I can classify rocks according to their characteristics.

1. Review: How can we tell the difference between types of rocks?
2. Independent Practice:  FINISH identifying characteristics of the main types of rocks (Igneous, Sedimentary, Fossils, and Metamorphic)
• Textbook pages 106 - 113
• Record your learning on a "Rock Characteristics" chart in your Science Notebook.
3. Define your Rocks and Minerals Vocabulary.
4. Homework: "Bill Nye - Rocks and Soil"
• View the video
• Complete the comprehension worksheet to show your understanding.