Rock Cycle Model

Goal: Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials (rocks) and the flow of energy that drives this process.

How do the materials in and on Earth’s crust change over time?

Required Components of the Project:

• CREATE:
  • Create a detailed model of the rock cycle including all the steps, rock types and processes with labels.
  • Use the following words in your project: weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation, metamorphism, heat, pressure, melting, cooling, solidification, sediment, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, magma, extrusive, intrusive, and igneous rock.
  • Give one example of each type of rock (sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous).
  • Explain how each type of rock is formed.
• COMMUNICATE:
  • Demonstrate your ability to organize information, be neat, colorful, creative, and to show full knowledge of the rock cycle and the three types of rocks.
• ANALYZE: On a separate piece of paper,
  • Include a description of your model.
    • Why did you choose the model you created?
    • What makes this a good model for the rock cycle?
    • What are some of the limitations (disadvantages) of this model?
    • What could you do to make your model better?
  • Include any sources used in MLA form.