1. Rocks

2. Sedimentary rocks
• These rocks are formed from the
accumulation of sand, gravel and other
rock fragments.
• They are found on river banks or beaches.

3. The Egyptian Pyramids were made of a
sedimentary rock called limestone.
Each brick weighed between 1.3 and 4.5
tons!!
Did you know…?

4. Limestone
Conglomerate
Sandstone

5. Igneous Rocks
• These rocks are formed from the cooling
and solidification of magma.
• They are found in and around volcanoes.

6. Lava is expelled from a volcano at
temperatures between 700 and 1200ºC!!
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7. Basalt
Granite
Rhyolite

8. Metamorphic Rocks
• These rocks are formed as a result of
changes because of increases in
temperature and pressure.

9. This is the famous marble statue of
David made by the Renaissance artist
Michelangelo .
It is in Florence, Italy.
Did you know…?

10. Schist
Marble Quartzite

11. Rocks Experiment
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/sci
ence/materials/rocks_soils/play.shtml
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRaInMD
NyE8&feature=player_embedded#at=32
• http://www.neok12.com/quiz/TYROCK01