How Different Can Rocks Be?

NGSS Phenomena:
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NGSS Phenomena:

1. Since it is dense, will float in water. Since it is dense, will sink in water.

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shale
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pumice

2. Predict what would happen if granite was placed in water.

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  • PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter

  • MS-PS1-1

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  • PS1.A: Structure and Properties of Matter

  • Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

  • Developing and Using Models

  • MS-PS1-1

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