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Rocks, Rocks, Rocks: Test, Identify Properties and Classify

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Time is growing short. Teams work together to identify physical properties of rocks in order to determine the properties that would best suit their cavern shelter design.

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Concepts
asteroids, metamorphic rocks, igneous rocks, properties of rocks, rocks, sedimentary rocks, types of rocks, basalt, limestone, granite, technology resources
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Additional Tags
asteroid, Engineering
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members bring in rocks they have found and determine their types
Classroom Considerations
  • It would be beneficial if the class had general knowledge of rocks and minerals
  • Each group needs a rock test kit with the rock samples
  • The activity is the fifth in a series of eight
Pros
  • The activity has a flow chart to help with the identification of the rock samples
  • Includes a link where you can order a rock kit that will have the needed types of rocks
Cons
  • There are some slight typos in the handouts