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Identify the three categories of rocks: igneous, (formed from molten rock); sedimentary (pieces of other rocks and fossilized organisms); and metamorphic (formed from heat and pressure).
Write explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. Introduce topic clearly in paragraphs and sections. Develop topic with facts, definitions, details, quotes, or other information and examples. Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases. Use precise language & domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation
Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.
Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
Students will be graded on their knowledge of the rocks, if they provide examples, creativity when it comes to being a geologist, how they develop their website, and their presentation to the class as well as the information they discover about the rocks they find. Eye contact, projection and ability to answer your peers questions will be evaluated.