An imperial age

APES- Rock and Mineral Virtual Laboratory

After completing the first part of lesson one, read over the purpose of this lab activity and write a thoughtful hypothesis. Then follow the stated procedure, using the sources given or any others available to you, to complete the data tables, sources, and conclusion sections.

Purpose: The intent of this lab activity is to investigate the three main rock types and be able to recognize common examples, explore some of the minerals of which they are composed and the measurable properties

Hypothesis:

Procedure:

1. Read over this entire lab activity.

2. Write a hypothesis (testable statement) about what you expect to reveal by completing this activity.

3. Using the resources listed below or any other cited sources, complete the data tables (include images as directed using screenshots, downloaded or copy/pasted)

4. Cite all sources used, including image sources.

5. Write out a detailed conclusion that includes whether your hypothesis was supported or refuted, and a summary of the activity with specific examples.

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It should not be less that two paragraphs and should use and explain all relevant vocabulary.

6. Submit/upload your completed assignment.

Sources:

http://jersey.uoregon.edu/~mstrick/MinRockID/MinTests.html

http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/ES04/ES04.html

http://higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/strahler/0471417416/interactivities/flash/mineralogy/mineralogy.htm

http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/

Data:

Complete all of the following tables