The Rock Cycle

Do Now: What are three factors that influence the formation of metamorphic rocks? What is the difference between low, intermediate, and high grade metamorphism?

Today in class we:
Finished discussion of metamorphic rocks
Discussed relationship between rocks through the rock cycle
See animation on rock cycle under internet resources on the side bar

Homework:
A Tour Through the Rock Cycle Worksheet
Study for Rock Unit quiz

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Metamorphic Rocks

Do Now:
Explain the difference between clastic, organic, and chemical sedimentary rocks. Give an example of each

Today in class we:
- Finished discussion of sedimentary rocks
- Began discussion of metamorphic rocks

Homework:
pg 162 Section 5 Assessment


November 30th, 2007
Sedimentary Rocks

Do Now:
Discuss two ways in which you can determine whether an igneous rock is intrusive or extrusive and whether it is mafic or felsic in composition.

Today in class we:
Discussed different types of sedimentary rocks and how we classify sedimentary rocks.

Homework:
pg 151 Section 2 Assesment