Picture Prompt
Unique Rock Writing Prompt
You are a scientist studying volcanic rocks. One day, you find a unique, shimmering stone that looks different. You notice that the stone reacts strangely to heat, glowing brighter and revealing hidden patterns. What happens next?
Warm-Up Discussion Questions
How many different types of rocks do you know?
Can you think of ways rocks might look or behave differently when they are exposed to heat?
What is a scientific breakthrough and how could a new type of rock lead to one?
What patterns could appear on a rock that reacts to heat and why might these be important?
What tools or methods could scientists use to study a rock’s reaction to heat?
How could a new discovery about volcanic rocks impact the way we predict volcanic eruptions?
Imagine you’ve found a rock with hidden patterns that glow—what steps would you take to investigate it?
What powers could a rock like this have?
How could you harness the power of this rock?


