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Rock Products (p. 182)


Step 1. Questions

Rocks are not just used to make statues. They are also used to build many different things, from buildings to roads.

Compare two things made from rock in a descriptive essay. Begin by researching rocks and the uses of rocks. Here are some questions to guide you:
  • What are rocks?
  • What do all rocks have in common?
  • How are rocks different from each other?
  • What are the uses of different types of rocks?
  • What are some words you would use to describe rocks?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learn in the note-taking boxes.

You may use search engines to research other Web sites. Or research rocks and their uses at the library. When you are ready, go on to steps 3 and 4.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


Toolbox Tip: Click here to learn how to move from one Web page to another.


Rock Types
Here are descriptions of different types of rocks. It will be useful once you've identified the rock products that you are going to compare. The Web site is hosted by Geography 4 Kids, an educational group.
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Uses of Rocks
Explore the many uses of rocks on this Web page. Click the link STONES AT HOME--THE GEOLOGY OF THE BATHROOM for more everyday uses of rocks. Click the link near the bottom of the page to go on a virtual field trip to Canada's largest working quarry. You will learn about how rocks are extracted. This Web page is part of RocksForKids.com, an educational Web site.
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This Planet Really Rocks!
This is a fun Web site for learning about rocks. Use the menu to choose topics such as the rock cycle, uses of rocks, and more. Click on FASCINATING FACTS for some rock trivia!
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