We have finished our sedimentary rock inquiries and are moving on to metamorphic rocks, which form from igneous and sedimentary rocks, but under great heat and pressure. We will explore how rocks recrystallize from heat and pressure and form new rocks. Then we will summarize the rock cycle by acting it out. We will do this as a class first, and then in groups. Finally we will work on a "rock story". Students will choose an igneous rock and describe the process by which it turns into sedimentary and metamorphic rock. On Friday we will be cleaning the school for the SACS visit which occurs April 3rd and 4th. It is an extremely important visit, as we get accreditation for our school.
Homework for the week:
Monday: Pg. 480 Review #1-4, Reflect #1, 2
Tuesday: Choose the rock for the "rock story" and either draw or print out the rock. Color the picture.
Wednesday: Make sure at least half the story is finished.
Thursday: Finish the rock story to hand in Friday.
Friday: Show parents the report card and returned signed envelope on Monday or Tuesday of next week to the homeroom teacher.
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