Objective: I can explain the process of the rock cycle.
PTT: Use the diagram below to answer questions 1 and 2:
1) What are the 3 main types of rock?
2) What do you think the diagram represents?
3) When you finish, get a colored piece of paper (half of a sheet), and tape it on three sides (bottom, left, and right) to create a pocket on the bottom of p. 52.
Copy down the following notes -
Notebook p. 61: What is the Rock Cycle?
Rock Cycle: the process where one rock changes and forms into other rocks.
Types of rock: metamorphic, igneous, sedimentary
Sediments: broken bits of rock
Magma: melted rock, aka lava when on Earth’s surface
Weathering: the process of breaking down rocks
Erosion: The process of moving broken bits of rock and sediment
Deposition: When sediments get put down somewhere
Compacting: When pressure squeezes sediments together
Cementing: When chemicals cement sediments together into rock
Igneous Rock: forms when lava or magma cools and hardens
Sedimentary Rock: Forms when sediments are compacted and cemented together
Metamorphic Rock: Forms from other rocks due to intense pressure and heat under the Earth's surface
Activity:
1. As a group, collect the necessary 'rock cycle' papers from your teacher
2. Arrange the rock types and processes in the correct layout.
3. Have your teacher check to see you have everything in the correct layout.
4. Draw this into your book on p. 60 - Title the page "Rock Cycle Diagram: 10/18/12"
4. As a group, fill out the Journey Through the Rock Cycle
Closure (p. 54-55):
1) Look at the summary statements you've made so far. Are any of them connected? Draw arrows to show which ideas are related to each other.
2) Create a summary statement explaining what you learned today. Sentence starter: I learned that the rock cycle...
Lesson 2: Week 11, Day 1
Objective: I can explain the process of the rock cycle.
PTT:
1) What is weathering?
2) What is erosion?
3) What is deposition?
Watch this video as an example of a journey through the rock cycle.
Go over "Journey through the Rock Cycle" worksheet - share with class/a partner.
Use color (highlighters, colored pencils) to help make your rock cycle diagram (p. 60) more meaningful - you could color code the sections of the rock cycle depending on what type of rock is being made at which point.
Closure (p. 54-55): Complete the following sentence - The rock cycle is...
Lesson 3: Week 12, Day 1
Objective: I can explain the process of the rock cycle.
PTT:
1) What does the rock cycle show us?
2) How does sedimentary rock form?
Lab Prep:
Download the rock cycle lab document from google drive here (click file --> download)
Set up p. 63 in your notebook as seen in the image below:
Use the supply bucket, the directions on your laptop file, and your science notebook to complete the lab.
Carefully wrap your crayon rock and label it with your names. Put it in the bucket on the front lab counter to save for the next class period.
Closure (p. 54-55): I learned that sedimentary rocks are made when...
Lesson 4: Week 12, Day 2
Objective: I can explain the process of the rock cycle.
PTT:
- Get out a piece of paper for the quiz
- Clear off your desk
- Put your name, the date, and your class period on the paper and title it "Rock Cycle Vocabulary Quiz"
- Sit silently until the quiz is over
Lab expectations:
1) You should be done with steps 1-3 (weathering; erosion & deposition; compaction & cementation)
2) You should write observations about each step BEFORE you start the next step
3) You should take a picture of your metamorphic rock, your magma/lava, and your different igneous rocks - these will be added to your poster later
4) You should stay at your lab station and talk ONLY to people in your lab group
5) You should work neatly and clean up after yourself
6) You should log into google drive when done and complete the reflection questions for p. 62
Gather your crayon rock, a tin can, your computer, and your science notebook to complete the lab.
Reflection Questions (to be handed in) can be found here. Make a copy and put it in your google drive science folder as well.
Use my diigo links under "rocks and minerals" or "rock cycle" to help you complete the questions as needed. Answer the questions with LOTS of detail.
Reminder: What did we do to simulate the rock cycle?
Weathering: shave crayons, Erosion: pick up crayons and move them, Deposition: drop crayon shavings onto aluminum foil & fold into packet. Compaction to form Sedimentary Rocks: put packet into vise & apply light pressure. Heat & Pressure to form Metamorphic Rocks: put packet into vise & apply heavy pressure. Melting and Cooling to form Igneous Rocks: melt crayon shavings, pour over ice cubes to form "pumice," into ice water to form "obsidian," and over warm/hot water to form intrusive rocks, such as "diorite" and granite."
Closure: p. 54-55
1) Draw in arrows to show connections between any summary statements.
2) Draw an arrow back to the question in the light bulb if a summary statement helps answer that question. 3) Write a summary statement for the lab. Sentence frame: I learned that igneous rocks form when , and metamorphic rocks form when _.
Homework: Complete reflection questions
Lesson 5: Week 12, Day 3
Objective: I can explain the process of the rock cycle.
PTT:
1) How do sedimentary rocks form?
2) How do igneous rocks form?
3) How do metamorphic rocks form?
Activity: Interactive Notes
While watching this BBC video on Rocks and Weathering with a partner, complete the interactive notes. Fill in the blanks using what you hear in the video AND the vocabulary words you have recorded on p. 61 (you will need to include the words sediments, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation without hearing them in the video).
Tip: turn on the subtitles while you watch the video.
Once you're done, tape the notes to p. 65 with a side flap.
Closure/Homework: So far we have represented the rock cycle using labeled papers layed out on the lab benches,as well as shaving, compressing and melting crayons. To add to that, there is an awesome animation from bbc.co.uk/schoolsthat we just watched, along with all the links at my diigo..
Using all we've learned, summarize your learning by completing the 5-Petal Foldable that you received at the end of class.
The 5 topics (petals) you have to summarize are; Igneous rocks, Sedimentary rocks, Metamorphic rocks, Weathering, and Erosion. Each petal should include a description of the term (what/how), two specific examples, and a detailed drawing. The middle section should include drawing of complete rock cycle.
Tape this to p. 64 when you are done.
NOTE: Be sure to have the lab reflection questions, the interactive notes, AND the 5-petal foldable all completed for Monday!!!
Lesson 6: Week 13, Day 1
Objective: I can explain the characteristics of the 3 types of rock.
PTT:
1) How does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?
2) How does a sedimentary rock become an igneous rock?
Activity:
- Put interactive notes on p. 65
- Put 5-petal foldable on p. 64
- Work in your groups to create a poster of the rock cycle - this should also have descriptions and/or pictures to explain or demonstrate what is going on at each step in the cycle
Lesson 7: Week 13, Day 2 - Identifying Rocks Lab
Objective: I can identify the 3 types of rock based upon their characteristics.
PTT:
1) How does an igneous rock become a metamorphic rock?
2) How does an igneous rock become a sedimentary rock?
Activity: Rock Identification Lab
- Procedure
1. You have been given an assortment of Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks. It is your job to sort each rock into its correct category. Green = Igneous, Blue = Metamorphic and Orange = Sedimentary. Take about 5 minutes to do this.
2. Once you think you have the rocks sorted in the correct way it's time to do a self check. Follow this link and use the information on each rock as outlined on the site (you can click on the rock names or scroll to the bottom of the page in order to read the descriptions). Carefully examine the characteristics of each rock and compare them to the information written. How many rocks did you sort in the correct place? (Score = / 10). Take about 10 minutes to do this.
3. Put your rocks carefully back into the container (should be 10 rocks). Find another group that is finished with their rock set and trade containers.
Using the interactive key on this website, see if you can identify the rocks.
Observe and record FIVE characteristics for each rock on p. 67 in your science notebook, so that next time you see this rock it will be easier to identify - some observations are already provided. Again place all igneous rocks on green paper, metamorphic on blue paper and sedimentary on orange paper.
Take about 15 minutes to do this.
Rock Observations (p. 67)
Rock Name
Rock Type
Rock Characteristics
Basalt
Igneous
Black
Granite
Igneous
Crystals
Obsidian
Igneous
Glassy
Pumice
Igneous
Weighs very little
Slate
Metamorphic
Looks like shale
Marble
Metamorphic
White or gray
Schist
Metamorphic
Flat minerals, shiny
Sandstone
Sedimentary
Small grains
Limestone
Sedimentary
Grains are different sizes
Shale
Sedimentary
Flat
4. Now try an individual test. Have each group member sort the rocks on their own - into the groups and see if they can identify them as well. Group members can check to see if each rock is sorted in the correct group.
Closure
On p. 54-55 in your science notebook, record a summary statement for today. Sentence starter: I learned that different types of rock...
Lesson 8: Week 13, Day 3 - Are you a Rock Hound?
Objective:
I can use a dichotomous key to identify different types of rocks
I am an expert at identifying different characteristics of each rock type
PTT: - Comparing Rock Types: p. 66
1. Make a Box at the top of the page - label it "Similarities"
2. Make a 3 column t-chart below the box - title it differences - label the first column igneous, the second metamorphic, the third sedimentary
3. Listen to class discussion about the rock types and help create a class copy of these notes
4. Make your own copy of these notes in your own words inside the Box and T that you created on p. 66
- Lesson: I'm a rock hound! What are you?
TO DO: Follow this link to the "Rock Key" website. Read the section called "Using The Rock Key". Become familar with how it works. What are some things to look out for?
Today you will choose different samples of rocks from the front table and use the "Rock Key" to figure out exactly what type of rock it is and what name it has. Make a copy of this chart on p. 69 and fill out the information for each rock you are able to name.
Identifying Rocks (p. 69)
#
Rock Type AND Name
What it Looks Like
How It's Formed
Picture or Drawing
1
2
3
4
5
You should use the rock key to identify AT LEAST FIVE different rocks. You will have 20 minutes.
Closure: Complete this sentence starter on p. 54-55. Today I learned that the characteristics of rocks depend on...
Lesson 1: Week 10, Day 4
Table of Contents
Objective: I can explain the process of the rock cycle.
PTT: Use the diagram below to answer questions 1 and 2:
1) What are the 3 main types of rock?
2) What do you think the diagram represents?
3) When you finish, get a colored piece of paper (half of a sheet), and tape it on three sides (bottom, left, and right) to create a pocket on the bottom of p. 52.
Copy down the following notes -
Notebook p. 61: What is the Rock Cycle?
Activity:
1. As a group, collect the necessary 'rock cycle' papers from your teacher
2. Arrange the rock types and processes in the correct layout.
3. Have your teacher check to see you have everything in the correct layout.
4. Draw this into your book on p. 60 - Title the page "Rock Cycle Diagram: 10/18/12"
4. As a group, fill out the Journey Through the Rock Cycle
Closure (p. 54-55):
1) Look at the summary statements you've made so far. Are any of them connected? Draw arrows to show which ideas are related to each other.
2) Create a summary statement explaining what you learned today. Sentence starter: I learned that the rock cycle...
Lesson 2: Week 11, Day 1
Objective: I can explain the process of the rock cycle.
PTT:
1) What is weathering?
2) What is erosion?
3) What is deposition?
Watch this video as an example of a journey through the rock cycle.
Go over "Journey through the Rock Cycle" worksheet - share with class/a partner.
Use color (highlighters, colored pencils) to help make your rock cycle diagram (p. 60) more meaningful - you could color code the sections of the rock cycle depending on what type of rock is being made at which point.
Closure (p. 54-55): Complete the following sentence - The rock cycle is...
Lesson 3: Week 12, Day 1
Objective: I can explain the process of the rock cycle.
PTT:
1) What does the rock cycle show us?
2) How does sedimentary rock form?
Lab Prep:
Download the rock cycle lab document from google drive here (click file --> download)
Set up p. 63 in your notebook as seen in the image below:
Use the supply bucket, the directions on your laptop file, and your science notebook to complete the lab.
Carefully wrap your crayon rock and label it with your names. Put it in the bucket on the front lab counter to save for the next class period.
Closure (p. 54-55): I learned that sedimentary rocks are made when...
Lesson 4: Week 12, Day 2
Objective: I can explain the process of the rock cycle.
PTT:
- Get out a piece of paper for the quiz
- Clear off your desk
- Put your name, the date, and your class period on the paper and title it "Rock Cycle Vocabulary Quiz"
- Sit silently until the quiz is over
Lab expectations:
1) You should be done with steps 1-3 (weathering; erosion & deposition; compaction & cementation)
2) You should write observations about each step BEFORE you start the next step
3) You should take a picture of your metamorphic rock, your magma/lava, and your different igneous rocks - these will be added to your poster later
4) You should stay at your lab station and talk ONLY to people in your lab group
5) You should work neatly and clean up after yourself
6) You should log into google drive when done and complete the reflection questions for p. 62
Gather your crayon rock, a tin can, your computer, and your science notebook to complete the lab.
Reflection Questions (to be handed in) can be found here. Make a copy and put it in your google drive science folder as well.
Use my diigo links under "rocks and minerals" or "rock cycle" to help you complete the questions as needed. Answer the questions with LOTS of detail.
Reminder:
What did we do to simulate the rock cycle?
Weathering: shave crayons, Erosion: pick up crayons and move them, Deposition: drop crayon shavings onto aluminum foil & fold into packet. Compaction to form Sedimentary Rocks: put packet into vise & apply light pressure. Heat & Pressure to form Metamorphic Rocks: put packet into vise & apply heavy pressure. Melting and Cooling to form Igneous Rocks: melt crayon shavings, pour over ice cubes to form "pumice," into ice water to form "obsidian," and over warm/hot water to form intrusive rocks, such as "diorite" and granite."
Closure: p. 54-55
1) Draw in arrows to show connections between any summary statements.
2) Draw an arrow back to the question in the light bulb if a summary statement helps answer that question.
3) Write a summary statement for the lab. Sentence frame: I learned that igneous rocks form when , and metamorphic rocks form when _.
Homework: Complete reflection questions
Lesson 5: Week 12, Day 3
Objective: I can explain the process of the rock cycle.
PTT:
1) How do sedimentary rocks form?
2) How do igneous rocks form?
3) How do metamorphic rocks form?
Activity: Interactive Notes
While watching this BBC video on Rocks and Weathering with a partner, complete the interactive notes. Fill in the blanks using what you hear in the video AND the vocabulary words you have recorded on p. 61 (you will need to include the words sediments, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation without hearing them in the video).
Once you're done, tape the notes to p. 65 with a side flap.
Closure/Homework: So far we have represented the rock cycle using labeled papers layed out on the lab benches,as well as shaving, compressing and melting crayons. To add to that, there is an awesome animation from bbc.co.uk/schoolsthat we just watched, along with all the links at my diigo..
Using all we've learned, summarize your learning by completing the 5-Petal Foldable that you received at the end of class.
The 5 topics (petals) you have to summarize are; Igneous rocks, Sedimentary rocks, Metamorphic rocks, Weathering, and Erosion. Each petal should include a description of the term (what/how), two specific examples, and a detailed drawing. The middle section should include drawing of complete rock cycle.
Tape this to p. 64 when you are done.
NOTE: Be sure to have the lab reflection questions, the interactive notes, AND the 5-petal foldable all completed for Monday!!!
Lesson 6: Week 13, Day 1
Objective: I can explain the characteristics of the 3 types of rock.
PTT:
1) How does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?
2) How does a sedimentary rock become an igneous rock?
Activity:
- Put interactive notes on p. 65
- Put 5-petal foldable on p. 64
- Work in your groups to create a poster of the rock cycle - this should also have descriptions and/or pictures to explain or demonstrate what is going on at each step in the cycle
Lesson 7: Week 13, Day 2 - Identifying Rocks Lab
Objective: I can identify the 3 types of rock based upon their characteristics.
PTT:
1) How does an igneous rock become a metamorphic rock?
2) How does an igneous rock become a sedimentary rock?
Activity: Rock Identification Lab
- Procedure
1. You have been given an assortment of Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks. It is your job to sort each rock into its correct category. Green = Igneous, Blue = Metamorphic and Orange = Sedimentary. Take about 5 minutes to do this.
2. Once you think you have the rocks sorted in the correct way it's time to do a self check. Follow this link and use the information on each rock as outlined on the site (you can click on the rock names or scroll to the bottom of the page in order to read the descriptions). Carefully examine the characteristics of each rock and compare them to the information written. How many rocks did you sort in the correct place? (Score = / 10). Take about 10 minutes to do this.
3. Put your rocks carefully back into the container (should be 10 rocks). Find another group that is finished with their rock set and trade containers.
Using the interactive key on this website, see if you can identify the rocks.
Observe and record FIVE characteristics for each rock on p. 67 in your science notebook, so that next time you see this rock it will be easier to identify - some observations are already provided. Again place all igneous rocks on green paper, metamorphic on blue paper and sedimentary on orange paper.
Take about 15 minutes to do this.
Rock Observations (p. 67)
Rock Name
Rock Type
Rock Characteristics
4. Now try an individual test. Have each group member sort the rocks on their own - into the groups and see if they can identify them as well. Group members can check to see if each rock is sorted in the correct group.
Closure
On p. 54-55 in your science notebook, record a summary statement for today. Sentence starter: I learned that different types of rock...
Lesson 8: Week 13, Day 3 - Are you a Rock Hound?
Objective:
- I can use a dichotomous key to identify different types of rocks
- I am an expert at identifying different characteristics of each rock type
PTT:- Comparing Rock Types: p. 66
1. Make a Box at the top of the page - label it "Similarities"
2. Make a 3 column t-chart below the box - title it differences - label the first column igneous, the second metamorphic, the third sedimentary
3. Listen to class discussion about the rock types and help create a class copy of these notes
4. Make your own copy of these notes in your own words inside the Box and T that you created on p. 66
- Lesson: I'm a rock hound! What are you?
TO DO: Follow this link to the "Rock Key" website. Read the section called "Using The Rock Key". Become familar with how it works. What are some things to look out for?
Today you will choose different samples of rocks from the front table and use the "Rock Key" to figure out exactly what type of rock it is and what name it has. Make a copy of this chart on p. 69 and fill out the information for each rock you are able to name.
Identifying Rocks (p. 69)
You should use the rock key to identify AT LEAST FIVE different rocks. You will have 20 minutes.
Closure: Complete this sentence starter on p. 54-55. Today I learned that the characteristics of rocks depend on...