This forum assignment is broken down into two basic parts:InitialPost (worth 15 points) A follow-up post to communicate with students and further the discussion (worth 5 points)I. Complete the follo

This forum assignment is broken down into two basic parts:

1. InitialPost (worth 15 points)
2. A follow-up post to communicate with students and further the discussion (worth 5 points)

I. Complete the following for your initial post (part A only):

A. Locate a rock and/or an area on earth with a specific type of rock (can be any type - igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic). This can be a rock you have in your possession that you've always wanted to learn more about, it can be a place you've been to or wanted to visit (such as the Sierra Nevada or the white cliffs of Dover), or simply a rock or rock area you found online.

Include, using complete sentences:

1. The name of the rock sample, its composition (i.e. what minerals is it made out of), and the type of rock it is (i.e. igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary)
2. Where it is located (i.e. where is it commonly found on earth?)
3. How it formed
4. What do we use it for? Or what can it be used for?
5. Any other interesting, relevant information you find in your research. 
6. An image/picture of your rock sample

B. Extra Credit Opportunity (optional; worth 2 points) - In your own words, describe the rock cycle. What is it? How does it work? Why is it significant? (150 word minimum and be sure to cite any sources used)

As always - be sure to use complete sentences and cite your sources. Remember this is an academic forum, not a Facebook post or text message - proper spelling and punctuation count! Your initial post should be a minimum of 200 words. See the "Initial Post" Rubric below for further grading details.

 II. For your follow-up post you must respond to at least one of your classmates initial post (worth 5 points). Provide comments/feedback on what they wrote in their initial post and/or ask questions. Your follow-up post should be thoughtful, through, and aim to generate discussion. You are encouraged to respond to multiple classmates, but the minimum requirement is one. Your follow-up post should be at least 100 words minimum. See the "Follow-Up Post" Rubric below for further grading details.  

Links:

http://www.earthonlinemedia.com/ebooks/tpe_3e/earth_materials_structure/title_page.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkHp_nnU9DY

http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0602/es0602page02.cfm