Moon Rock Classification

Instructions

You need your science journal.
  1. Review the characteristics used to help classify each type of lunar rock from the smaller cards provided (at the top of the sorting activity)
  2. Sort (classify) each lunar rock card by placing each lunar rock card under the associated classification, record which group you think each letter belongs to in the tables online
    1. ​After you have sorted the cards, come see me before continuing. 
  3. Copy the characteristics of each type (from the card) into the table below.  Include at least 1 hands on observations from the rocks you can hold.  (You have to figure out which type of rock each of those are) 
  4. Look through the packet at the table to find out how each type of rock is formed.
  5. Sketch  2 of each of the types of rocks for in your science journal and upload the photos​

Materials You May Need