Rocks and Minerals WebQuest



ATTENTION FOURTH GRADE GEOLOGISTS!!!


The Igneous Geology Center is looking for a few fourth grade geologists to do some investigating.  They have heard that you are studying different types of rocks and minerals.  If you can use the Internet to research rocks and minerals and collect clues, this is a job for you!




TASK

You will work in groups of three to gather information from the Internet.  After you collect your clues, you will meet with your group to discuss your investigation results.  You will create a Hyperstudio slide show using the information you've found.  You will show your slide show to the other geologists in the class.


What are minerals?
What are the physical characteristics of your assigned mineral?

Where is your assigned mineral found as a natural resource?
How is your assigned mineral used once it is mined from the earth?

What are the three different types of rocks and how are they formed?
What type of rock is your assigned mineral associated with?
Is there a difference between a rock and a mineral?





ROLES

You will all have a specific role in your group of three:

Igneous Ivan/Ivana: Will hunt for clues about the first two questions.

Sedimentary Suzie/Sam: Will hunt for clues about the next two questions.

Metamorphic Martha/Mitch:  Will hunt for clues about the last three questions.






PROCESS


-You will meet as a group to discuss your clues and decide which clues should go into the Hyperstudio slide show.


-Remember that when you are reading on the Internet, you need to keep in mind your goals as a geologist.  Try to decide which information is helpful, and which information you can skim.


-Each of you will create your own slide in Hyperstudio.   You need to check in with your teammates frequently to make sure your information makes sense and is related to what they are writing.

Check out this rubric before you design your slide show. You and your team will use a self-assessment rubric at the end of the webquest.





Resources
(Use this link to find your clues!)






Evaluation/Assessment


You will use a self-assessment rubric to assess your work.  You may get feedback from the Head Geologist, so make sure you use the rubric honestly!





Conclusion

-Once all geology teams have presented their slide shows, we can find a way to let the rest of our school know about our investigative work!

Created May, 2002
By Proctor School Geologists