Lesson 4 What’s New

Directions: Collect ten rock samples from your garden or yard. Label your rock samples
as sample 1 to 10. Observe and group the rocks based on their physical
characteristics then complete the table below.
Rock Physical Characteristics Type of Rock
Sample Color Luster Texture
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Guide Questions:
1. How many groups did you form for your collected samples of rocks?
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2. What basis of grouping or classification did you use?
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3. How will you describe the common features of each group?
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Attached here photos of your

rock samples

(2 points/rock)
Max. of 10 photos

Prepared by: (Name & Section)