Grade 6: November 29- December 3rd

We have now moved on to sedimentary rocks! We have examined and modeled how sedimentary rocks form from weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction and cementation. We will learn how various sedimentary rocks formed such as shale, conglomerate, and sandstone, and then write a picture book on one of these rocks. Students will have an oppportunity to do a "rock inquiry" with real sedimentary rocks and examine their characteristics. Finally, we will watch a movie about sedimentary rocks. Next week we will learn about metamorphic rocks and then wrap up the rock cycle.