Week 10‘s blog

 We talk about the score

And we do the lab about starburst

RECTIONS: Work together and be prepared to share ideas with the class. Google

starburst rock cycle and explore rock cycle with Starbursts.

1. Create two different sedimentary rocks

1. Change colors2. Change pressure

                                                       

2. Create two different igneous rocks

    1. Change amount of melting (perhaps methods – candle, boiling water, etc..)

    2. Change rate of cooling (in the air, cold water - maybe with ice).

3. Create two different metamorphic rocks

   1. Change the amount of heat – CAUTION: DO NOT MELT – that is igneous

   2. Change the amount of pressure

                                       

• 1. The Big Question Addressed in Lab:

• The lab focused on understanding the rock cycle by modeling the formation of different rock types (sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic) using Starburst candies. The main question was: How do different conditions such as pressure, heat, and cooling rates impact the formation and characteristics of rocks?
• 2. Lab Activities:

• During the lab, we used Starburst candies to simulate the rock cycle processes. We created:
• Sedimentary Rocks by breaking and layering different colors of Starbursts, simulating pressure to form compacted layers.
• Igneous Rocks by varying the melting method and controlling the cooling rate in air or cold water.
• Metamorphic Rocks by applying heat and pressure without melting the candies, creating altered textures and structures.
• This hands-on approach allowed us to observe how each rock type forms under different environmental conditions.

• 3. Lecture Insights from Thursday:
• In Thursday's lecture, we discussed the history of Earth’s formation and how geological processes shape our planet.

• What did I learn?
  I learned about the geological timeline, the sequence of events that led to Earth’s current structure

  What was most helpful?

• .It clarified the connections between different types of rocks and the forces behind their formation.

• What do I need more information on?
  I'd like more information on how specific minerals form within these rock types and their role in the rock cycle.

• Questions/Concerns/Comments:
  I wonder how realistic it is to simulate rock formation processes in a classroom environment.