Section outline



  • Kia Ora 10M1, 

    This week we will be looking at the rock cycle. We started with the atmosphere and reading weather maps, now we will look at our Earth's interior the different types of rocks and how they move through the different stages of the rock cycle. 


    This will also work along side your Auckland Passport and as you complete the activities for this week, you can also complete the last 2 sections under science ( identifying rocks, and naming the 52 volcanoes ) 


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identify the different types of rocks (igneous , sedimentary and metamorphic) 
    • Gain an understanding of how rocks can move through the different stages of the rock cycle. 

    Activities:

    1. Identify the rocks in your local neighborhood - you can also do this if you visit one of the dormant volcano sites within Auckland 
      • Maungawhau | Mt Eden.
      • Rangitoto. 
      • Ohinerau | Mt Hobson.
      • Pukekawa | Auckland Domain.
      • Maungakiekie | One Tree Hill.
      • Maungauika | North Head.
      • Māngere Mountain.
      • Motukorea | Browns Island.
    2. Rock cycle activity here  - the worksheet is also attached on your slides on GC.