Rocks activity for 2 - Free Printable

Since all user options are false, I will not include Explanation, Teach the Topic, or Practice Task sections.

However, since this is a worksheet asking for observations about a real rock (which I cannot see or touch), I cannot give specific answers like “blue” or “smooth.” Instead, I’ll guide you on how to complete each question yourself — step by step — so you can fill in your own answers based on your actual rock.

Let’s go through each numbered question:

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1. Color of your rock:

- Look at your dry rock. What color is it? Write that down (e.g., gray, brown, red).
- Now wet the rock with water. Does it look lighter or darker? Most rocks get darker when wet — write what you see.
- Did it crumble? If pieces broke off easily, say “yes.” If not, say “no.”
- Did it dissolve? Rocks don’t usually dissolve in water — unless it’s something like salt rock (rare). Probably “no.”

→ You fill in these blanks based on what happens with YOUR rock.

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2. Texture of your rock:

- Feel your rock. Is it smooth (like glass) or bumpy (like sandpaper)? Write one word.
- Now look closely:
- Do the grains fit tightly together? → That suggests igneous.
- Does it look like mud and sand stuck together? → Sedimentary.
- Are there colored stripes or layers? → Metamorphic.
Circle the phrase that matches best.
- Then circle any words that describe how it looks: organized pattern, jumbled pattern, ripples, waves, folds — pick what fits.

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3. Shape of your rock:

Look at your rock from all sides. Which words match its shape?

Circle any that apply:
- Round
- Square
- Oblong (like an oval)
- Triangle
- Lumpy
- Bubbly (has little holes or bubbles)
- Cracked
- Flat

You might circle more than one!

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4. Size of your rock:

Use a ruler. Measure:
- Length (longest side) — e.g., 5 cm
- Width (shorter side) — e.g., 3 cm

Write both numbers, like: “5 cm long and 3 cm wide”

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5. Luster of your rock:

Hold your rock under light. Does it shine? Or does it look dull?

- Shiny = metallic or glassy luster
- Dull = earthy or matte

Write: “shiny” or “dull” — or even “a little shiny” if it’s in between.

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Final Answer:
[This worksheet requires personal observation of a real rock. There is no single correct answer — your answers depend on the rock you have. Follow the steps above to complete each section honestly based on what you see and feel.]