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Explore the fascinating world of rocks with José Antonio Barea's "Changes Written in Stone." This engaging narrative takes readers on a journey through various rock formations found in volcanoes, mountains, streams, beaches, and oceans. Discover how rocks can be hard or soft, shiny or dull, and learn about their essential uses in construction, beauty, and health. Understand the dynamic life cycle of rocks influenced by natural forces like erosion and earthquake, and delve into different rock types such as sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous.
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Changes Written in Stone IES CERRO DEL VIENTO José Antonio Barea
Where do we find rocks? • Volcanoes • Mountains • Streams • Beaches • Oceans • EVERYWHERE!
Rocks can be . . . • Hard • Soft • Shiny • Dull • Smooth • Rough • One color • Many colors
We use rocks for. . . • Building • Beauty • Decoration • Instruments • Health
Did you know that rocks are even used for . . . • Pets • Chalk • Toothpaste !!! • Glass • Salt
Rocks become smaller, and smaller, and smaller, and smaller. . . • By erosion • By wind • By earthquake • By floods • By rain • By slides • By man
Rocks become bigger, and bigger, and bigger, and bigger . . . • By earthquakes • By volcanoes • By heat and pressure
The Life of a Rock Layers of sediment join together. Changes are made from pressure and heat. Melted rock cools and hardens
Sedimentary Rock is . . . • Rock formed when layers of small particles of shell, rock, and sand join together.
Metamorphic Rock is . . . • Rock that is formed when pressure and heat create changes to sedimentary or igneous rock.
Igneous Rock is . . . • Rock that is formed when melted rock cools and hardens.
Works Cited • I got all my pictures from Microsoft Clip Art.