Rocks+and+soil

= Read Science text 1 chapter 11 (page 160~170) and take notes explaining three points below. = = You are given 1 hour to research about rocks in the library during period 4. Design a comic cartoon then submit it to Ms. Lee by Tuesday, 6th January 2015. =
 * P7. Rocks and the Rock Cycle **

Observe and classify sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks Explain how sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks are formed Explain and investigate the rock cycle

[|Did you know rocks are all very different? Here, you can see how they are formed.] [|What are rocks?] [|Sedimentary rocks] [|Igneous rocks] [|Metamorphic rocks] [|Erosion and transport] [|The rock cycle]

Explain physical, chemical and biological weathering [|Weathering] [|cf) Erosion and transport]
 * Task: Make a mind map illustrating three types of weathering process.**


 * Practice questions**


 * T[|he Rock Cycle MCQ]
 * [|Earth's Structure]
 * [|BBC Bitesize Rocks and Weathering]

Examine fossils and research the fossil record [|Fossils] from brainpop
 * Task: Arrange the sentences below in the right order. ||
 * 1. Creature dies and sinks to the bottom. ||
 * 2. Soft parts of creature rot, leaving the hard shell. ||
 * 3. Creature remains become covered with sediment. ||
 * 4. Over time, the layers are compressed, forming sedimentary rock. ||
 * 5. The hard shell of the creature is replaced by minerals, turning it into rock. ||
 * 6. Sea creature swimming around alive and well! ||
 * 7. Over time, the rock is worn away by weathering and erosion and the fossil can be found! ||
 * [|Fossil Journey]

Discuss the fossil record as a guide to estimating the age of the Earth. [|How fossils are formed?] from follilpark.org


 * Activity: Why are there so few fossils?**
 * What are the conditions under which a fossil can be formed?
 * As fossil fuels can be converted into diamonds, why are diamonds so much expensive than fossil fuels?
 * Why are diamonds so much more expensive than emeralds and rubies although they are much rarer?
 * How long does it take for the fossil fuels to be converted into diamond? Can you estimate the age of diamonds? Could you extend this idea to estimating the age of the Earth?

Research about the most recent estimates of the age of the Earth. Research simple models of the internal structure of the Earth. from Brainpop [|Earth structure] from BBC bitesize
 * [|Earth's structure] || [|Volcanoes] || [|Earthquakes] || [|Plate tectonics] ||

Investigate/research formation of volcanoes and Earthquakes. [|Formation of Earthquakes] [|Formation of Volcanoes]

The Earth's surface is made up of a series of large plates (like pieces of a giant jigsaw puzzle). These plates are in constant motion travelling at a few centimetres per year. The ocean floors are continually moving, spreading from the centre and sinking at the edges. [|Convection currents] beneath the plates move the plates in different directions. (source from www.moorlandschool.co.uk)
 * [|Tectonic Plates]** from BBC bitesize

Your task is to research a recent Earthquake or Volcanic activity. Firstly, state the date and place that an event took place. Secondly, explain scientifically why it happened such as: 1. Stages of Formation 2. Types of rocks around the volcano or earthquake 3. Type of plate boundary Lastly, describe the influences/effects on the area and people who lived when the event occurred.
 * Class task:**
 * Presentation order on Monday 10th Dec. 2014 || Janet and Gwen || MJ and Serena || BC and Jarrod || Timothy, Yanni and Gi Hyun || Atharva, Clement and Aditya || Anselm, Miles and Jonathan ||

[|Rock cycle revision] from BBC Bitesize