Uses of rocks

Wednesday, 16th of November 2022

Hi! We made to the middle of the week!

In today's lesson you are going to see the uses of rocks in the daily file and, after that, we are going to build a rock!

What do you think about it? Interesting?

Let's start!

I am ONIX. 

You have already seen the uses of rocks. They can be use for obtaining energy, making construction materials and for industrial uses.

That's why rocks are very important. Can you tell me any example that you know of the use of rocks in your daily life?

Great. Now we are going to watch a video that summarises what we have just learn.

ROCKS - Formation, Classification and Uses

So far you have successfully passed all our challenges.

But with this one you're going to need all the help you can get.

I hope you have been paying close attention, because you are going to need the information to... 

RESCUE BULBASAUR!

Expansion Activity

To rescue your friend you must work in groups. 

Each group has to choose an object or product that we use in our daily life from the ones below, and investigate the following items:

- What mineral or rock has been used in its making.

- Where the mineral or rock is extracted.

- Another example of material made from that mineral or rock.

Objects or products:

        

      

We cannot believe it!!

WE'VE BEEN BEATEN AGAAAAIN!

Amazing job! You really know how to work in group and you rescued Bulbasaur.

Now is the time to do something fun and relaxed. Let's build a rock!!

Building a rock!

Materials: gravel, sand, white glue, water, sugar, spoon and two clear plastic cups.

Process:

Step 1. Pour a spoonful of sand in a plastic cup, then add glue to make a thin layer and pour a spoonful of gravel in the same cup to make another layer.

Step 2. Repeat the first step three times.

Step 3. In another glass, dissolve five tablespoons of sugar in a little water, then pour the mixture into the other glass.

Step 4. After letting it dry for a couple of days, cut the glass and remove the rock.

It was a great experiment! 

We will let it dry a couple of days. On friday we will see the results.

Enjoy the rest of the day!