Magma, volcanoes, and fossils! The incredible rock cycle
About this episode
The episode explores the rock cycle through the adventures of Walter the Rock with insights from geoscientist Dr. Lina Pérez-Angel.
Ever wondered if rocks can melt like cheese, explode out of volcanoes, or travel to the bottom of the ocean? Join Rob, Hank, and special cohost Kenji as we follow the incredible adventure of Walter the Rock through the rock cycle with geoscientist Dr. Lina Pérez-Angel from Brown University and the Geological Society of America. Together, we discover how rocks form, melt into magma, cool into igneous rocks, break into sediments, and transform deep underground over millions of years. ➡️ This episode is possible thanks to the Geological Society of America ➡️ Learn more about Dr. Lina’s science communication work with GeoChat: LINK Orbit Family Conversation Starters! If you could watch one part of the rock cycle in real life, which would you choose? Why do you think rocks can look and feel so different from each other? What’s the coolest rock or crystal you’ve ever found? Continue learning as a family! Visit a park, beach, or trail and compare different rocks you find together. Start a small family rock collection and sort rocks by color, texture, or shape. Look around your home for granite or marble and talk about how those rocks formed. Learn more about volcanoes and the rock…
Sponsors
Geological Society of America
More episodes of Orbit: Science for kids on the move!
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Orbit: Science for kids on the move! podcast page.