8th Grade Earth Science

There are many cycles throughout the universe.

1. All types of rock buried deep enough may be reformed by pressure and heat, perhaps melting and recrystallizing into different kinds of rock. These re-formed rock layers may be forced up again to become land surface and even mountains. Subsequently, this new rock too will erode. Rock bears evidence of the minerals, temperatures, and forces that created it. (AKSci - A.7)

Examples of What Students Should Be Able to Do:

• Create a diagram of the rock cycle with labels.
• Identify rocks(types) and place in appropriate place on the cycle.