The Rock Cycle - Grade 6 Learning path

The Rock Cycle - Grade 6

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The Rock Cycle - Grade 6

Explore the continuous processes that form, change, and reform different types of rocks in the rock cycle. Learn about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks, along with the geological pathways and energy sources that drive their transformations.

Exercises in this learning path

15 exercises
  1. 1

    Introduction to the Rock Cycle

    Discover the basic concept of the rock cycle and how rocks continuously transform over time.

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  2. 2

    Igneous Rocks: Formation and Types

    Learn how igneous rocks form from molten rock and explore their main types.

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  3. 3

    Intrusive vs Extrusive Igneous Rocks

    Compare intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks based on where and how quickly they cool.

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  4. 4

    Weathering and Erosion

    Examine how rocks break down through weathering and are moved by erosion.

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  5. 5

    Sediments and Transportation

    Explore how rock fragments become sediments and move across Earth's surface.

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  6. 6

    Compaction and Cementation

    Understand how layers of sediment undergo compaction and cementation to form solid rock.

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  7. 7

    Sedimentary Rocks: Clastic, Chemical, and Organic

    Learn about the distinct categories of sedimentary rocks, including clastic, chemical, and organic types.

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  8. 8

    Metamorphic Rocks: Heat and Pressure

    Investigate how intense heat and pressure transform existing rocks into metamorphic rocks.

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  9. 9

    Foliated vs Non-Foliated Metamorphic Rocks

    Differentiate between foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks based on their texture and structure.

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  10. 10

    Melting and Magma Formation

    Learn about the conditions that cause deep rocks to melt and form magma.

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  11. 11

    Cooling and Crystallization

    Examine how magma and lava cool and crystallize into solid mineral structures.

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  12. 12

    Rock Cycle Pathways and Transitions

    Trace the various pathways and transitions that connect different rock types within the cycle.

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  13. 13

    Mineral Composition of Rocks

    Explore the individual minerals that combine to make up different types of rocks.

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  14. 14

    Real-World Examples and Rock Identification

    Practice identifying real-world rock specimens using their physical characteristics.

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  15. 15

    Geological Processes and Energy Sources in the Rock Cycle

    Study the primary geological processes and energy sources that drive the rock cycle.

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