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Key
Understandings
Key Vocabulary
6th Science - Pre AP and On-Level
We will / Objective: classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary by the processes of their
formation.
I will /Task: complete 4-square vocabulary cards using the Frayer Model to reinforce important vocabulary
regarding the rock cycle formation process.
Activity: Introduce Rock Cycle Vocabulary/Rock Cycle 4-Square Vocabulary Cards
Assessment: Rock Cycle Vocabulary Cards
High Level Questions: How are rocks different than minerals? What are examples of metamorphic, igneous,
and sedimentary rocks?
Homework: None
We will / Objective: classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary by the processes of their
formation.
I will /Product/Task: complete notes regarding various examples, characteristics, and the formation
processes of metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks.
Activity: Rock Cycle Notes
Assessment: Rock Cycle Guiding Questions
High Level Questions: How do scientists classify rocks? How is igneous rock formation similar to
metamorphic rock formation?
Homework: None
We will / Objective: classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary by the processes of their
formation.
I will /Product/Task: complete a lab to classify metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks according to
their characteristics.
Activity: Rock Classification Lab
Assessment: Rock Classification Lab Questions
High Level Questions: What are characteristics of metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rocks? How are
rocks classified into different categories?
Homework: None
We will / Objective: classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary by the processes of their
formation.
I will/Task: create a model of the rock cycle process on a shower curtain using a set of placement cards that
include the three different types of rock, physical characteristics, and formation process descriptions.
Activity: Rock Cycle Shower Lab
Assessment: Rock Cycle Shower Lab Questions/Diagram
High Level Questions: How can various rocks transform into different rock types over time? Compare and
contrast the three classifications of rocks.
Homework: None
We will / Objective: classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary by the processes of their
formation.
I will /Task: create a model of the rock cycle process on a shower curtain using a set of placement cards that
include the three different types of rock, physical characteristics, and formation process descriptions.
Activity: Rock Cycle Shower Lab
Assessment: Rock Cycle Shower Lab Questions/Diagram
High Level Questions: How can various rocks transform into different rock types over time? Compare and
contrast the three classifications of rocks.
Homework: None
Weathering, Erosion, Sedimentary Rock, Metamorphic Rock, Igneous Rock, Compaction, Cementation
Weathering, Erosion, Sedimentary Rock, Metamorphic Rock, Igneous Rock, Compaction, Cementation