On Monday (2-1) students indentified rock samples by observing their details and measuring their mass and volume to determine their density. Granite and basalt are the most common rocks – granite making up the core of mountains and basalt found on the ocean floor. Other rocks examined included the igneous rocks: diorite, gabbro, obsidian, pumice and felsite porphyry (rhyolite); sedimentary rocks: sandstone, conglomerate, shale, limestone; and metamorphic rocks: slate, schist, marble and quartzite. See photos of all rock types.
On Wednesday we went into the computer laboratory (3186) and watched videos about mass wasting. We also looked at soil samples and carried out research on a variety of terms such as talus slope. Students are requested to use Google Earth and to practice navigation. We will be doing google activities soon.